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device language

dev_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a medical equipment item. 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 device management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dev_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  dev_lang VARCHAR(100),  -- device language
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dev_lang as device_language
FROM claims;

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