phrase equivalent
phrase equivalent
A phrase that has the same meaning as another phrase.
Notes
Recognition of phrase equivalents may be useful to support more inclusive text searches for SNOMED CT concepts.
Example
The phrases "renal calculus" and "kidney stone" can be considered equivalent. However, in some cases only one of these phrases may be included in the synonyms associated with a particular concept. Therefore, searching for terms including either "renal calculus" or "kidney stone" may assist location of an appropriate concept.
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