International Classification of DiseasesNCIt concept
Preferred Label : International Classification of Diseases;
NCIt related terms : ICD; ICD Version;
NCIt definition : A system of categories to which morbid entries are assigned according to established
criteria. Included is the entire range of conditions in a manageable number of categories,
grouped to facilitate mortality reporting. It is produced by the World Health Organization.
The Clinical Modifications, produced by the United States Dept. of Health and Human
Services, are larger extensions used for morbidity and general epidemiological purposes,
primarily in the U.S.;
Alternative definition : CDISC: A system of categories to which morbid entries are assigned according to established
criteria. Included is the entire range of conditions in a manageable number of categories,
grouped to facilitate mortality reporting. It is produced by the World Health Organization
(from ICD-10, p1). The Clinical Modifications, produced by the United States Dept.
of Health and Human Services, are larger extensions used for morbidity and general
epidemiological purposes, primarily in the U.S. (MSH2005_2004_10_12); OORO: International Coding Definition value corresponding to diagnosis necessitating
to use of radiation therapy.;