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borderline personality disorder

borderline personality disorder A personality disorder involving a long-standing pattern of unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions, along with impulsive behavior.

A personality disorder involving a long-standing pattern of unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions, along with impulsive behavior. It typically begins by early adulthood and appears across different areas of life.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Borderline Personality Disorder” (D001883).
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