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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
FMEAgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
A systematic approach for identifying all possible failures in a design or manufacturing process.
Standard Abbreviation
FMEA
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
fmea VARCHAR(100), -- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
fmea as failure_mode_and_effects_analysis
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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