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sign language

sgn_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a observable clinical indicator. 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 sign management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

sgn_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  sgn_lang as sign_language
FROM claims;

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