Identifier

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Identifier (Medicine)

Identifier (pronounced: /aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪər/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to a unique code or number assigned to a specific medical condition, procedure, or patient for the purpose of identification and record-keeping.

Etymology

The term "identifier" originates from the Latin word "identificare", which means "to make to resemble". In the context of medicine, it is used to denote a unique code or number that "resembles" or represents a specific entity.

Usage

In medicine, identifiers are used in various contexts. For example, a Patient Identifier is a unique code assigned to each patient for the purpose of maintaining their medical records. Similarly, a Disease Identifier is a unique code assigned to each known disease or medical condition for the purpose of classification and research.

A Procedure Identifier is a unique code assigned to each medical procedure for the purpose of billing and record-keeping. These identifiers are often standardized across healthcare systems to ensure consistency and accuracy.

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