Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic

The wounding of the body or body parts by branding, cutting, piercing (BODY PIERCING), or TATTOOING as a cultural practice or expression of creativity or identity.

Year introduced: 2005

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Tree Number(s): E02.218.085, E04.085

MeSH Unique ID: D046289

Entry Terms:

• Body Modification, Non Therapeutic
• Body Modifications, Non-Therapeutic
• Non-Therapeutic Body Modifications
• Non-Therapeutic Body Modification
• Non Therapeutic Body Modification
• Cultural Body Modification
• Body Modification, Cultural
• Body Modifications, Cultural
• Cultural Body Modifications

See Also:

• Self-Injurious Behavior
• Circumcision, Female

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Therapeutics
Cosmetic Techniques
Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic
Body Piercing
Circumcision, Female
Circumcision, Male
Tattooing

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic
Body Piercing
Circumcision, Female
Circumcision, Male
Tattooing