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900000000000509007: United States of America English language reference set (foundation metadata concept)


Status: current, Not sufficiently defined by necessary conditions definition status (core metadata concept). Date: 31-Jan 2002. Module: SNOMED CT model component module (core metadata concept)

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A multimodal process of optimizing functional status prior to surgery with the aim of maintaining a normal level of functioning after surgery in order to improve postoperative outcome. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A multiple congenital anomalies syndrome characterized by wormian bones, dextrocardia and short stature due to a growth hormone deficiency. Additional manifestations that have been reported include brachycamptodactyly, kidney hypoplasia, bilateral cryptorchidism, midshaft hypospadias, imperforate anus/anorectal agenesis, body asymmetry, mild developmental delay, hemimegalencephaly and facial dysmorphism (hypotelorism, downslanting palpebral fissures, low-set and posteriorly angulated ears, depressed nasal bridge, and microstomia). Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic - intellectual disability syndrome characterized by feeding problems, growth retardation, microcephaly, developmental delay, digital and vertebral anomalies, joint laxity/dislocation, cardiac and renal defects, and dysmorphic facial features (including plagiocephaly, prominent forehead, bitemporal narrowing, bilateral coloboma, epicanthal folds, malformations of the outer and middle ear, wide nasal bridge, anteverted nares, prominent and bulbous nose tip, long philtrum, thin lips, high and narrow palate, micrognathia with prognathism/retrognathism, full cheeks, and short, broad neck). Additional variable manifestations include obstructive apneas, recurrent pneumonia, and seizures. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A multiple congenital anomaly disorder characterized by anonychia congenita totalis and microcephaly, and normal intelligence along with some minor anomalies including single transverse palmar creases, fifth-finger clinodactyly and widely spaced teeth. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A multiple congenital anomaly syndrome with characteristics of variable combination of multiple anomalies, mainly coloboma; choanal atresia/stenosis; cranial nerve dysfunction; characteristic ear anomalies (known as the major 4 C's). The syndrome shows a variable clinical picture, even within a family, depending on the associated anomalies. In most cases, CHARGE syndrome is due to heterozygous mutations in CHD7 (8q12.2) encoding the chromodomain helicase DNA-binding protein. CHARGE syndrome is either sporadic or shows an autosomal dominant transmission. There is a 1-2% risk of gonadal mosaicism. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A multiple congenital developmental anomalies syndrome characterized by arachnodactyly of fingers and toes associated with craniofacial dysmorphism (including abnormal cranial ossification, frontal bossing, flat calvaria, shallow deformed orbits resulting in exophthalmos, midface hypoplasia and micrognathia), feeding difficulties in infancy, infantile muscular hypotonia, and developmental delay leading to intellectual disability. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A natural tooth that will be used as a retainer for a fixed prosthesis. A tooth that is well aligned with no previous restorations or other damage that would compromise its strength. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A natural tooth that will be used as a retainer for a fixed prosthesis. A tooth that is well aligned, but has had previous restorations or other damage in 1 or 2 sextants of the tooth that reduce its potential strength. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A natural tooth that will be used as a retainer for a fixed prosthesis. A tooth that is well aligned, but has had previous restorations or other damage in 3 sextants of the tooth that reduce its potential strength. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A natural tooth that will be used as a retainer for a fixed prosthesis. A tooth that is well aligned, but has had previous restorations or other damage to 4 or more sextants of the tooth that reduce its potential strength. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A natural tooth that will be used as a retainer for a fixed prosthesis. A tooth that may have had limited previous treatment or is not perfectly aligned. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neoplasm considered precancerous and/or with high potential to become malignant. In solid organ neoplasms, the neoplasm has not broken through a basement membrane. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neoplasm that occurs in the central portion of the breast, extending 1 cm around the areola, but does not involve the nipple or areola. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neoplasm that remains in the location of origin and does not pass through the basement membrane of the tissue of origin. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neural tube defect with characteristics of improper closure of the spinal column during embryonal development. In the case of spina bifida occulta the site of the lesion is not exposed, there is a midline defect of the vertebral bodies without protrusion of the spinal cord or meninges. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neurodegenerative disease with characteristics of progressive muscular paralysis reflecting degeneration of motor neurons in the primary motor cortex, corticospinal tracts, brainstem and spinal cord. Associated with mutations in the superoxide dismutase-1 gene (SOD1) on chromosome 21q22. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neurodegenerative disease with characteristics of progressive muscular paralysis reflecting degeneration of motor neurons in the primary motor cortex, corticospinal tracts, brainstem and spinal cord. Associated with the ALS3 gene on the cytogenetic location 18q21. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neurodegenerative disease with characteristics of progressive muscular paralysis reflecting degeneration of motor neurons in the primary motor cortex, corticospinal tracts, brainstem and spinal cord. Caused by heterozygous mutation in the FUS gene on chromosome 16p11. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neurodegenerative disease with characteristics of progressive muscular paralysis reflecting degeneration of motor neurons in the primary motor cortex, corticospinal tracts, brainstem and spinal cord. Caused by heterozygous mutation in the VAPB gene on chromosome 20q13. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neurodegenerative disease with characteristics of progressive muscular paralysis reflecting degeneration of motor neurons in the primary motor cortex, corticospinal tracts, brainstem and spinal cord. Caused by heterozygous mutation in the angiogenin gene (ANG) on chromosome 14q11. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neurodegenerative disease with characteristics of progressive muscular paralysis reflecting degeneration of motor neurons in the primary motor cortex, corticospinal tracts, brainstem and spinal cord. Cytogenetic location is 20p13. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neurodegenerative disease with characteristics of progressive muscular paralysis reflecting degeneration of motor neurons in the primary motor cortex, corticospinal tracts, brainstem and spinal cord. There is evidence this disease is caused by heterozygous mutation in the TARDBP gene that encodes the TDP43 protein on chromosome 1p36. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neurological disorder with characteristics of moderate to severe developmental delay and intellectual disability and mild dysmorphic features. Early symptoms include hypotonia, delayed development of motor skills, speech delay, hypertelorism, broad nasal bridge, and fingers with tapered ends. Other features include microcephaly, seizures, recurrent ear infections, strabismus, amblyopia and hyperopia. Behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, aggression, anxiety and autism spectrum occur in some cases. Caused by mutations in the HIVEP2 gene leading to a shortage of functional HIVEP2 protein. Inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern however most cases of this condition result from de novo mutations in the gene. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neurological disorder with characteristics of moderate to severe developmental delay and intellectual disability. Additional manifestations may include hypotonia, delayed development of motor skills, delayed speech development, recurrent seizures, autism spectrum disorder, macrocephaly and unusual facial features including frontal bossing, hypertelorism and downslanting palpebral fissures. Caused by mutations in the PPP2R5D gene, which provides instructions for making B56-delta resulting in the production of an altered B56 protein. Inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern however most cases of this condition result from de novo gene mutation. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A neurological disorder with characteristics of moderate to severe intellectual disability that is evident in early childhood. Early manifestations include delayed development of speech and motor skills, hypotonia, developmental regression, recurrent epilepsy, hyperactivity and autism spectrum disorder. Caused by mutations in the SYNGAP1 gene preventing the production of functional SynGAP protein from one copy of the gene which results in reduced protein activity in cells. May be inherited in an autosomal dominant manner or as a new mutation in the gene. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A new narcotic or psychotropic drug that is not controlled by the United Nations drug conventions, but which may pose a public health threat comparable to that posed by substances listed in these conventions. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A new narcotic or psychotropic substance that is not controlled by the United Nations drug conventions, but which may pose a public health threat comparable to that posed by substances listed in these conventions. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A newly described variant of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Affected patients exhibit features consistent with EDS, including joint hypermobility, skin fragility and aortic dilatation. They also have periventricular heterotopia, which has characteristics of focal epilepsy usually beginning in the second decade of life. Intelligence is generally normal. Some patients also have cardiac anomalies such as patent ductus arteriosus, bicuspid aortic valves, or aneurysmal dilatation of the sinus of Valsalva. Caused by mutations in the filamin A gene (FLNA) located at locus Xq28 on the long arm of chromosome X. This suggests a novel cause of EDS. The disease is transmitted as an X-linked dominant trait. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A non-medical person who stays with and assists a woman before, during, or after childbirth. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A non-neoplastic lesion that occurs in response to injury, including previous surgery. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A non-sterile electrical conductor designed to be applied to an adult patient for automatic or manual defibrillation, external pacing, cardioversion, and electrocardiographic monitoring through transmission of cardiac bioelectric signals (typically from the thoracic surface) to devices that record/process the signals and potentially return electrical impulses [e.g. electrocardiograph, electrocardiographic monitor(s), defibrillator]. It is a disk-like electrode that is affixed to the skin with a special adhesive and a conductive gel (pre-gelled). It may be made of x-ray translucent materials and may include permanently attached lead wires. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A non-sterile, urine drainage device for men that typically consists of a flexible tube attached to a condom-like sheath. The sheath is fitted over the penis to channel urine, via the tube, into a collection bag. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A nutrition counseling technique that involves keeping a detailed record of behaviors that influence diet and/or weight. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A nutritional product with modified amino acid composition. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A painful low back condition characterized by hypertonicity of psoas musculature. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A painful restriction of joint motion caused by excessive scarring following injury or operative procedure. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A palpable change in the tissues of the body away from their normal state. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A parameter is an entity whose value is determined by decision of an agent as opposed being observed in reality. Examples of parameters are goals or targets, equipment settings, and treatment parameters. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A parasitic disease caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a recently discovered coccidia that was initially described in Peru and then in most intertropical zones. Infection occurs through ingestion of contaminated food or water and leads to abdominal pain, anorexia and diarrhea, which may resolve spontaneously in immunocompetent individuals but may persist in a chronic form in immunocompromised subjects, leading to a decline in their general state of health. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A parasitic disease characterized by infestation of the skin with larvae of a variety of fly species. Furuncular myiasis specifically involves flies whose eggs are able to breach healthy skin, which concerns three species: Cordylobia anthropophaga (also called the African tumbu fly or Cayor worm for the larvae) and Cordylobia rodhaini (the Lund's fly), and Dermatobia hominis (the human botfly). Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A paroxysmal dystonic movement disorder occurring in association with gastro-esophageal reflux, and, in some cases, hiatal hernia. The prevalence is unknown. Onset usually occurs during infancy or early childhood. The dystonic movements are characterized by abnormal posturing of the head and neck (torticollis) and severe arching of the spine. The dystonic movements are clearly associated with gastro-esophageal reflux but the pathophysiological mechanism is not clearly understood. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A part of the celiac ganglion that is semidetached and contains sympathetic neurons that innervate the kidney. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A partial autosomal monosomy characterized clinically by lethal pulmonary disease that presents as severe respiratory distress and refractory pulmonary hypertension within a few hours after birth and typically results in death from respiratory failure within the first months of life. Characteristic histological features of lung tissue include paucity of alveolar wall capillaries, alveolar wall thickening, muscular hypertrophy of the pulmonary arteries, and malposition of the small pulmonary veins. Various additional congenital malformations may be associated, mostly gastrointestinal (intestinal malrotation and atresias, anular pancreas), genitourinary (dilatation of urinary tracts, duplicated uterus) and cardiovascular anomalies (hypoplastic left heart and other congenital heart defects). Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A partial autosomal monosomy with characteristics of a variable combination of craniofacial, developmental, digital, skeletal, and cardiac features: hypotonia, developmental delay, growth deficiency, cleft palate, cardiovascular malformations, abnormalities of the hands and feet and typical dysmorphic features, such as microcephaly, rounded facies, small eyes, broad nasal bridge, upturned nose, full cheeks, small mouth and chin. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A partial autosomal monosomy with characteristics of a variable combination of developmental delay, intellectual disability, ectodermal, genitourinary and minor cardiac anomalies and specific dysmorphic features (prominent forehead and low-set ears). Specific combination depends on the size and breakpoints of deleted regions. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A partial autosomal monosomy with characteristics of developmental delay and intellectual disability, digital anomalies, congenital heart and urogenital anomalies and specific craniofacial features commonly including craniosynostosis. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A partial deletion of the long arm of chromosome 17 characterized by hypotonia, growth delay, severe global developmental delay, microcephaly, seizures, congenital heart anomalies, hand and foot anomalies (syndactyly, symphalangism) and dysmorphic facial features, including round face, hypertelorism, upslanting palpebral fissures, and micrognathia. Reported deletions involve regions 17q21-q24. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A partial deletion of the long arm of chromosome 4 characterized by complex behavioral difficulties, developmental and delay/ intellectual disability, and minor dysmorphic features, including subtle facial asymmetry (most prominent in the mandible), mild hypotelorism, long nasal bridge, small low-set ears, narrow mouth, and mild hand deformities, such as bilateral short 5th metacarpals, and short hands. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A partial deletion of the short arm of chromosome 16 characterized by developmental delay, intellectual disability, speech delay, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, hypogonadism, and hypotonia. The behavioral profile includes impulsivity, compulsivity, stubbornness, manipulative behaviors, temper tantrums, and aggressive behaviors. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A partial monosomy of the long arm of chromosome 9 characterized by intellectual disability, developmental delay with pronounced speech delay, short stature, and muscular hypotonia. Common craniofacial dysmorphic features consist of microcephaly, prominent forehead, round face, arched eyebrows, upslanting palpebral fissures, strabismus, short nose, and thin upper lip. Other clinical findings include epilepsy, ataxia, unspecific brain MRI findings, early-onset primary dystonia, nail dysplasia, and bone malformations, in particular patellar abnormalities, epistaxis, and cutaneous-mucous telangiectasias. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A partial-thickness cornea transplant procedure that involves selective transplantation of the corneal stroma, preserving the Descemet membrane and endothelium. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pathological immune process generally directed towards a foreign antigen, which results in tissue injury, which is usually transient. It is the realization of the allergic disposition. It is most often applied to type I hypersensitivity but other hypersensitivity types especially type IV (e.g. allergic contact dermatitis) may be involved. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pathological impulse to write obscene letters or sexual arousal from writing obscenities. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pathological nonimmune process generally directed towards a foreign substance, which results in tissue injury, which is usually transient. It is the realization of the pseudoallergic disposition. A variety of mechanisms such as direct histamine release, complement activation, cyclooxygenase activation and bradykinin generation may be involved. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pathological process consisting of the formation of new blood vessels in the choroid. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pathological process initiated by exposure to a defined stimulus at a dose tolerated by normal persons. It may be the manifestation of a disposition to hypersensitivity. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A patient encounter completed using an electronic text-based software application (ie. text-based chatting) that allows for asynchronous communication between the patient and a clinician or health care administrator. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A patient speculated to have Ebola virus disease (EVD) based on symptomatology and history of exposure to the Ebola virus Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A patient under general anesthesia with muscle relaxation who cannot be intubated by direct laryngoscopy and in whom mask ventilation is difficult and impossible. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A patient without symptomatology or history to suggest concern for EVD. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pattern of caffeine use that has caused clinically significant harm to a person's physical or mental health or in which caffeine-induced behavior has caused clinically significant harm to the health of other people. The pattern of caffeine use is evident over a period of at least 12 months if use is episodic and at least one month if use is continuous (daily or almost daily). Harm may be caused by the intoxicating effects of caffeine, the direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems, or a harmful route of administration. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pattern of diamorphine use that leads to damage to an individual's physical or mental health or results in behavior leading to physical or psychological harm to others. The pattern of use is observed for a minimum of 12 months for occasional use or at least one month for continuous use (daily or nearly daily). Health damage results from intoxication behaviors, direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems, or harmful method of substance intake. Harm to others encompasses any physical or mental harm directly attributable to the user's intoxicated behavior. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pattern of intravenous diamorphine use that leads to damage to an individual's physical or mental health or results in behavior leading to physical or psychological harm to others. The pattern of use is observed for a minimum of 12 months for occasional use or at least one month for continuous use (daily or nearly daily). Health damage results from intoxication behaviors, direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs or systems or harmful method of substance intake. Harm to others encompasses any physical or mental harm directly attributable to the user's intoxicated behavior. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pattern of nicotine use that has caused damage to a person's physical or mental health. The pattern of nicotine use is observed for a minimum of 12 months for occasional use or at least one month for continuous use (daily or nearly daily). Harm to health results from direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems or a harmful route of administration. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pattern of substance use that leads to damage to an individual's physical or mental health or results in behavior leading to physical or psychological harm to others. The pattern of substance use is observed for a minimum of 12 months for occasional use or at least one month for continuous use (daily or nearly daily). Health damage results from intoxication behaviors, direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and system or harmful method of substance intake. Harm to others encompasses any physical or mental harm directly attributable to the user's intoxicated behavior. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pattern of tobacco use that has caused damage to a person's physical or mental health. The pattern of tobacco use is observed for a minimum of 12 months for occasional use or at least one month for continuous use (daily or nearly daily). Harm to health results from direct or secondary toxic effects on body organs and systems or a harmful route of administration. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pattern strabismus Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pattern strabismus (disorder) Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pattern vergence Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pattern vergence (finding) Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A periarticular route that begins within the articular cartilage. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A period of time equal to sixty seconds or a sixtieth of an hour. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A period of time occurring before, during and or after a clinical entity Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A permanent disorder of the development of movement, posture and motor function, causing activity limitation, caused by non-progressive disturbances in the developing fetal or infant brain. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A persistent pattern of experiencing rapid and intense shifts in mood. This emotional volatility is a core characteristic of several mental health conditions, particularly borderline personality disorder (BPD). Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person appointed by a court to make decisions on behalf of the subject once they have lost capacity to make them themselves. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person responsible for coordinating all stages of the patient rehabilitation process. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who coordinates clinical research studies. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who coordinates multi-disciplinary patient care services, assuring that patients receive the care intended by their care plan. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who coordinates the activities of a care team. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who habitually uses nicotine, whether by smoking or other delivery system (such as electronic cigarette). Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who has been trained to help guide another person in their spiritual journey. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who has the responsibility of communicating and coordinating healthcare interventions for individuals in populations with a specific condition. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who performs routine tasks and household duties for a patient in their home. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who provides support and guidance to an individual or a group of people such as a family or community during a crisis. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who shares the primary responsibility for the preparation, conduct, and administration of a research grant, cooperative agreement, or other sponsored project in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and institutional policy governing the conduct of clinical research. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who teaches in schools on the subject of promotion of health awareness and prevention of disease or injury. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person who undertakes a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet individual and family. comprehensive health needs. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person with no known exposure to Ebola virus. This includes anyone who has been in a country in which an EVD outbreak occurred within the past 21 days and has had no high or low risk exposures to the Ebola virus. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person's ability to walk between locations in a room. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A person's ability to walk in corridor on unit. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A phenotypic variant of a group of inherited small vessel disorders known as retinal vasculopathy and cerebral leukodystrophy and characterized by progressive visual impairment, strokes and often associated with Raynaud phenomenon and migraine-like symptoms. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A phenotypic variant of a group of inherited small vessel disorders known as retinal vasculopathy and cerebral leukodystrophy and characterized by strokes, vision loss, pseudotumors, seizures, motor and sensory deficits, headaches and occasionally renal disease. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A phenotypic variant of a group of inherited small vessel disorders known as retinal vasculopathy and cerebral leukodystrophy characterized by strokes, vision loss, migraines, pseudotumors, dementia and occasionally renal disease. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A photocoagulation using a laser beam Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A photographic image of a patient with the mouth partially open and the teeth not in occlusion or touching. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A physical object that terminates an intravenous access device for intermittent use. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A physician who has the authority and assumes the responsibility for patient discharge from a healthcare facility. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A pipe ending in a small furnace that is filled with tobacco or other smokable substance and lit to draw out the smoke. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy. Preferred (foundation metadata concept)
A plan or recommendation for services, based on an evaluation Preferred (foundation metadata concept)

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