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Subset: AAEP Diagnosis Terms

This subset includes diagnoses and findings for equine practitioners to record patient information electronically. This view is limited to the descriptions deemed preferred and acceptable by AAEP. More detailed information, including the concept name and identifier, definition, and additional descriptions, is available by clicking on a term. This view is for evaluation purposes only. A different format will be used for distribution and utilization by vendors and veterinarians.

Display Full List: AAEP Diagnosis Terms

Current Concept:
  Fullyspecifiedname: Cachexia (finding)
  ConceptId: 238108007

SNOMED Definition:
(Full definition may include Is A relationships NOT present in Subset)
  Is a   Finding of distribution of body fat loss (finding)
Group 1
  Interprets (attribute)   Distribution of body fat loss (observable entity)
Group 2
  Finding site (attribute)   Structure of adipose tissue (body structure)
  This concept's defining relationships are necessary but do not sufficiently define it (a.k.a. primitive).

Default Descriptions (Synonyms): Show DescriptionIDs
  Fully specified name: Cachexia (finding)
  Synonym: Cachexia
  Synonym: Wasting
  Synonym: Cachessia
  Synonym: Cachectic

AAEP Diagnosis Terms Description Preferences:
  Preferred: Cachexia
  Acceptable: Wasting