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oncology language

onc_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a cancer specialty care. 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 oncology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

onc_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  onc_lang as oncology_language
FROM claims;

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