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Subset: Specimen Source Site

[SPM.8] - Anatomical locations of specimens. Used to further refine the location of specimens.

Root of Subset:
Specimen Source Site

Parent(s):
(Select a parent to make it the "Current Concept".)
Right faucial tonsil structure
Left faucial tonsil structure
Structure of left half of body
Palatine tonsillar structure
Structure of right half of body
Child(ren):
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No children assigned in this subset.
Current Concept:
  Text: Bilateral palatine tonsils (body structure)
  Code: 91636008
  Code System: SCT

SNOMED Definition:
(Full definition may include Is A relationships NOT present in Subset)
  Is a   Structure of bilateral paired structures (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: Bilateral palatine tonsils (body structure)
  Synonym: Both tonsils
  Synonym: Both faucial tonsils
  Synonym: Both palatine tonsils
  Synonym: Bilateral tonsils
  Synonym: Bilateral palatine tonsils
  Synonym: Both palatine tonsils, NOS
  Synonym: Both tonsils, NOS
  Synonym: Both faucial tonsils, NOS
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