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