"Fingersucking" 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.
Sucking of the finger. This is one of the most common manipulations of the body found in young children.
| Descriptor ID |
D005386
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| MeSH Number(s) |
F01.145.466.263
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Fingersucking" by people in Profiles.
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A swollen hand with blisters: a case of compartment syndrome in a child. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2015 Jun; 31(6):425-6.