Hymen
"Hymen" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A thin fold of MUCOUS MEMBRANE situated at the orifice of the vagina.
| Descriptor ID |
D006924
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A05.360.319.779.479 A10.615.550.368
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hymen" by people in Profiles.
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Fortin C, Pennesi C, Huguelet PS, Quint EH, Scott S, Alaniz VI. Hymenal Anomalies Interfering with Dilation in Women with Mullerian Agenesis: A Case Series. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2023 Feb; 36(1):86-88.
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Underwood PG, Bauer J, Huguelet P, Alaniz VI. Delayed Diagnosis of Microperforate Hymen Leading to Urethral Dilation Secondary to Coital Activity. Obstet Gynecol. 2019 03; 133(3):503-505.