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In this section, we define some important terms that are used throughout this guide. In particular, subset, value set and reference set. 

Subset and value set are general terms that are not specific to SNOMED CT. However, it is important to understand what they mean, and how they relate to SNOMED CT reference sets.

In summary:

• Glossary include
  Gloss subset Suffix is Def inline Prefix A

• Glossary include
  Gloss value set Suffix is Def inline Prefix A

• Glossary include
  Gloss reference set Suffix is Def inline Prefix A

In the following subsections, we describe each of these terms in more detail.