# snomed ct core

## SNOMED CT core

**This is an abbreviation for SNOMED CT core file.**

## SNOMED CT core file

A distribution file used to represent the main SNOMED CT components (concepts, descriptions and relationships).

#### Notes

* Previously, the term *core* was also used to refer to the content of the SNOMED CT International Release, but this usage is deprecated.
* The [SNOMED CT Affiliate License](http://snomed.org/license) agreement contains a specific legal definition of the term "SNOMED CT Core", which includes all content controlled, maintained and distributed by SNOMED International.

## Alternatives

* **Core file**
* **Core table**
* **SNOMED CT core**
* **SNOMED CT core table**

## **References**

* [SNOMED CT Affiliate License](http://snomed.org/license)

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