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otolaryngology category

ent_cat
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The grouping classification for a ear nose throat specialty. 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 otolaryngology management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

ent_cat

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ent_cat VARCHAR(100),  -- otolaryngology category
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ent_cat as otolaryngology_category
FROM claims;

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