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_CUI:C0043096 UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A1605347 ICD9CM_2005:783.21 |
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has_alternative_id |
SYMP:0000476 |
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has_obo_namespace |
symptoms |
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hasExactSynonym |
loss of weight |
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id |
SYMP:0000178 |
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imported from | ||
label |
weight loss |
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notation |
SYMP:0000178 |
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prefLabel |
weight loss |
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textual 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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subClassOf |