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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>== Classification (Medicine) ==<br />
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'''Classification''' (pronunciation: /klasɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/) in medicine refers to the systematic arrangement of diseases, disorders, or health-related problems into categories according to established criteria. <br />
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=== Etymology ===<br />
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The term 'classification' originates from the Latin word 'classis', which means 'a class or division', and 'facere', which means 'to make or do'. <br />
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=== Related Terms ===<br />
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* [[Diagnostic Criteria]]: The standards or rules used in making a decision or judgment about a disease or disorder.<br />
* [[Disease]]: A particular abnormal, pathological condition that affects part or all of an organism.<br />
* [[Disorder]]: A disruption to regular bodily structure and function.<br />
* [[Health-Related Problems]]: Any condition that affects the physical, mental, or social well-being of an individual.<br />
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== Types of Classification in Medicine ==<br />
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* [[Nosology]]: The branch of medicine that deals with the classification of diseases.<br />
* [[ICD]]: The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a globally used diagnostic tool for epidemiology, health management, and clinical purposes.<br />
* [[DSM]]: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.<br />
* [[SNOMED CT]]: Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT) is a systematically organized computer processable collection of medical terms providing codes, terms, synonyms, and definitions used in clinical documentation and reporting.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
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* [[Medical Terminology]]<br />
* [[Medical Diagnosis]]<br />
* [[Medical Coding]]<br />
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[[Category:Medical Terminology]]<br />
[[Category:Healthcare Quality]]<br />
[[Category:Medical Classification]]<br />
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