cts2
CTS2
This is an abbreviation for Common Terminology Services 2.
Common Terminology Services 2
An application programming interface (API) specification of the basic functional requirements used to query and access terminological content.
Notes
CTS2 * Is an abbreviation for Common Terminology Services 2. * Is used by healthcare software implementers. * Defines the functional requirements of a set of service interfaces to allow the representation, access, and maintenance of terminology content either locally, or across a federation of terminology services nodes._ _ * Is specified as an API, rather than a set of data structures. This enables a wide range of terminological content to be integrated within a common framework, without the need for significant migration or revision. * Was developed from the original HL7 CTS specification and is now a joint initiative between HL7 and the Object Management Group (OMG).
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CTS2
HL7 CTS2
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