Preferred Name |
weight loss |
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Synonyms |
loss of weight |
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Definitions |
A weight symptom that is characterized by a reduction of the total body mass, by a mean loss of fluid, body fat (adipose tissue), or lean mass (namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue). Weight loss can either occur unintentionally because of malnourishment or an underlying disease. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/SYMP_0000178 |
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database_cross_reference |
UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A1605347 UMLS_CUI:C0043096 ICD9CM_2005:783.21 |
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definition |
A weight symptom that is characterized by a reduction of the total body mass, by a mean loss of fluid, body fat (adipose tissue), or lean mass (namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon, and other connective tissue). Weight loss can either occur unintentionally because of malnourishment or an underlying disease. |
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has_alternative_id |
SYMP:0000476 |
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has_exact_synonym |
loss of weight |
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has_obo_namespace |
symptoms |
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id |
SYMP:0000178 |
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label |
weight loss |
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notation |
SYMP:0000178 |
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prefixIRI |
SYMP:0000178 |
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prefLabel |
weight loss |
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subClassOf |