language context

language context

The net effect of various factors on which descriptions are preferred or acceptable to represent SNOMED CT concepts in a particular environment.

Notes

  • While national or regional languages are the primary factor in language context, local dialects and preferences for use of particular terms in a clinical specialty, organization or locality may also be significant contributing factors.

  • Language reference sets can be used to represent preferences for use of particular terms in a range of different language contexts.

  • Description

  • Synonym

  • Preferred Term

  • Fully specified name

  • Language

  • Dialect

  • Language reference set

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