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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: Megaesophagus (disorder)
  ConceptId: 70667005

SNOMED Definition:
(Full definition may include Is A relationships NOT present in Subset)
  Is a   Dilatation of esophagus (disorder)
Group 1
  Associated morphology (attribute)   Dilatation (morphologic abnormality)
  Finding site (attribute)   Esophageal structure (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: Megaesophagus (disorder)
  Synonym: Esophagus dilated
  Synonym: Megaesofago
  Synonym: Megaesophagus
  Synonym: Megaoesophagus

AAEP Diagnosis Terms Description Preferences:
  Preferred: Megaesophagus