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Abbreviation
Healthcare

instrument key

inst_key

Usage Notes

Medical tool or device - Lookup reference value

Global Definition

The lookup reference value for a medical tool or device. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for instrument management and reporting.

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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● application/json
{
  "abbreviation": "inst_key",
  "fullTerm": "instrument key",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}