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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Common questions about Aggression
What does Aggression mean in medicine?
Behavior which may be manifested by destructive and attacking action which is verbal or physical, by covert attitudes of hostility or by obstructionism. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Aggression known by any other names?
Yes. Aggression is also referred to as Aggressions in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Aggression sit in the medical classification?
Aggression falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.145.126.050.500, F01.145.126.125, F01.145.813.045). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000374) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗