LinKBase and SNOMED: Some Distinct Features and Impact on NLP
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چکیده
In this paper a description is presented in which the architectural, lexical and mapping differences are foregrounded between two compositional systems, both operating in the health care domain: LinkBase® and SNOMED. Based on these distinctive features, repercussions on NLP applications are exemplified and briefly discussed.
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