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summary language
summ_langgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The preferred communication language for a condensed information overview. 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 summary management and reporting.
Standard Abbreviation
summ_lang
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
summ_lang VARCHAR(100), -- summary language
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
summ_lang as summary_language
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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