# 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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