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observation child
obs_chldgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The subordinate relationship for a clinical finding or measurement. Used to identify observation child in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
obs_chld
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
obs_chld VARCHAR(100), -- observation child
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
obs_chld as observation_child
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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