Character (also known as Characters): In current usage, approximately equivalent to personality. The sum of the relatively fixed personality traits and habitual modes of response of an individual.

NIH MeSH · D002605Psychiatry and Psychology

Character

Also known asCharacters

Definition

In current usage, approximately equivalent to personality. The sum of the relatively fixed personality traits and habitual modes of response of an individual.

MeSH classification

  • F01.752.190

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Common questions about Character

What does Character mean in medicine?
In current usage, approximately equivalent to personality. The sum of the relatively fixed personality traits and habitual modes of response of an individual. 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 Character known by any other names?
Yes. Character is also referred to as Characters 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 Character sit in the medical classification?
Character falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.752.190). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Character?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D002605) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗