NIH MeSH · D000374Psychiatry and Psychology

Aggression

Also known asAggressions

Definition

Behavior which may be manifested by destructive and attacking action which is verbal or physical, by covert attitudes of hostility or by obstructionism.

MeSH classification

  • F01.145.126.050.500
  • F01.145.126.125
  • F01.145.813.045

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