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otolaryngology reference

ent_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer 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_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ent_ref as otolaryngology_reference
FROM claims;

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