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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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 identifier |
SYMP:0000476 |
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has database cross reference |
UMLS_CUI:C0043096 UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A1605347 ICD9CM_2005:783.21 |
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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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prefLabel |
weight loss |
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subClassOf |