A set of SNOMED CT components and reference set members that either belong to a focus module identified by a National Release Center (NRC), or belong to one of the modules on which that module depends.
Notes
- The focus module is part of the National Release for which that NRC is responsible.
- An NRC may have multiple National Editions with different focus modules for each edition.
- A National Edition may:
- be part of a National Release distributed to licensees.
- combine a focus module from the National Release, the relevant versions of modules in the International Edition, and any other extension modules on which the focus module of the National Edition depends.
Examples
- United States Edition
- Canadian Edition
- United Kingdom Clinical Edition (does not include UK drug extension modules)
- United Kingdom Edition (includes UK drug extension modules)
Alternatives
- Glossary
- Extensions Practical Guide