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specimen description
spec_descgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The textual explanation for a biological sample. Used to identify specimen description in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
spec_desc
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
spec_desc VARCHAR(100), -- specimen description
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
spec_desc as specimen_description
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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