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SNOMED CT is designed to allow the
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to be extended to meet national or local requirements. A | Gloss |
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may contain components of various types including
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Since the International Release and extensions share a common structure, the same application software can be used to enter, store and process information from different extensions. Extensions can also be shared without requiring additional software procurement or development. Most E xtensions are managed by Members or Affiliates of SNOMED International....