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SNOMED-CT

Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine — Clinical Terms terminology, healthcare domain.

Definition

SNOMED CT is the worldwide reference clinical terminology owned by SNOMED International (London-based non-profit). Covers over 350,000 concepts with hierarchies, relations, synonyms. National licence in France via ANS.

Origin

Merged in 2002 from SNOMED RT (College of American Pathologists) and Clinical Terms (NHS UK). Maintained since 2007 by SNOMED International.

Example in context

Concept 73211009 = Diabetes mellitus — used in FHIR Condition.code.

  • LOINC — complementary terminology.
  • HL7 FHIR — specification consuming SNOMED CT.

Last updated: May 15, 2026