semantic equivalence

semantic equivalence

The relationship between two classes that have the same logical meaning.

Notes

• The equivalent classes may be represented in different ways for example as SNOMED CT concept definitions, SNOMED CT expressions, or axioms expressed using a syntax such as OWL Functional Syntax.

• Semantic equivalence is represented by the Ξ symbol or by a sequence of three equals signs === .

Example

• The expression below asserts that the concept 80146002 | Appendectomy| has semantic equivalence with with method applied to the direct site .

=== : { = , = }

• Concept equivalence

• Equivalence