The relationship between two classes that have the same logical meaning.
Notes
- The equivalent classes may be represented in different ways for example as SNOMED CT concept definitions, SNOMED CT expressions, or axioms expressed using a syntax such as OWL Functional Syntax.
- Semantic equivalence is represented by the Ξ symbol or by a sequence of three equals signs === .
Example
- The expression below asserts that the concept
80146002
|
Appendectomy|
has semantic equivalence with
71388002
|
Procedure|
with method
129304002
|
Excision - action|
applied to the direct site
66754008
|
Appendix structure|
.
Alternatives
- Concept equivalence
- Equivalence
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