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observation unit
obs_untgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The unit of measure for the clinical value (e.g., mg/dL, mmol/L).
Standard Abbreviation
obs_unt
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
obs_unt VARCHAR(100), -- observation unit
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
obs_unt as observation_unit
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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