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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: Ascites (disorder)
  ConceptId: 389026000

SNOMED Definition:
(Full definition may include Is A relationships NOT present in Subset)
  Is a   Disorder of abdomen (disorder)
  Is a   Disorder of body cavity (disorder)
Group 1
  Associated morphology (attribute)   Serous effusion (morphologic abnormality)
  Finding site (attribute)   Peritoneal cavity structure (body structure)
  This concept is sufficiently defined.

Default Descriptions (Synonyms): Show DescriptionIDs
  Fully specified name: Ascites (disorder)
  Synonym: Ascites
  Synonym: Hydrops abdominis
  Synonym: Hydroperitonia
  Synonym: Hydroperitoneum
  Synonym: Peritoneal effusion
  Synonym: Ascite

AAEP Diagnosis Terms Description Preferences:
  Preferred: Ascites
  Acceptable: Peritoneal effusion