binomial format

binomial format

This is a synonym for binomial nomenclature.

binomial nomenclature

The formal system for the two-part names of species.

Notes

• The binomial nomenclature is standardized and internationally accepted.

• The two parts of the _binomial nomenclature _ are the genus and species.

• SNOMED CT includes the binomial nomenclature name for organism species and follows the convention of using uppercase for the initial letter of the genus name and lowercase for the initial letter of the species name.

Example

• The concept has the following associated terms:

Fully specified name Preferred term Other synonyms

Note that both the fully specified name and the preferred term use the binomial nomenclature .

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