The set of SNOMED CT components and reference set members that either belong to a specific module identified by SNOMED International as the focus module for that edition or belong to one of the modules on which that module depends. 

Notes

• The International Edition includes the foundational content of SNOMED CT on which all other SNOMED CT modules must have dependencies. 
• SNOMED International currently identifies the | SNOMED CT core module (core metadata concept)|  as the focus module for the International Edition. Only the  | SNOMED CT model component module|  is currently specified as a dependency.
• The International Edition may be supplemented by extensions, maintained and distributed by Members and Affiliates, to meet additional national, local, and organizational requirements.

Alternatives

• International Edition

Related Links

• Edition
• International release
• National Edition
• National Extension
• SNOMED International Extensions