1 Scope
This document aims to specify a categorial structure in the field of disorder representation
in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) by defining a set of domain constraints for
use within terminological resources. It contains a concept detailing the domains of
four subcategories: body parts, causative agents, pathological process and manifestation.
This document does not include:
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— a comprehensive categorial structure for TCM;
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— a treatment procedure for TCM;
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— relevant devices;
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— terms or descriptions for subcategories of body parts, causative agents, pathological process or manifestation.