From 0f3ae042831f3e623ed1ff7e9c5cd3a08a096cde Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nicole Vasilevsky Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:25:16 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update synonyms.md --- docs/lesson/synonyms.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/lesson/synonyms.md b/docs/lesson/synonyms.md index 075f29fa..e27182b7 100644 --- a/docs/lesson/synonyms.md +++ b/docs/lesson/synonyms.md @@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ Let's look at some examples from the clinical domain: !!! info "Cancer vs Malignant Tumor" - In Mondo, malignant tumor, malignant neoplasm, malignancy are synonyms for cancer. + In Mondo, malignant tumor, malignant neoplasm, malignancy are synonyms for cancer. Mondo follows the National Cancer Institute Thesaurus (NCIT), which uses 'Malignant Neoplasm' as the primary label (and cancer is a synonym). this may differ in other disease terminologies. Distinguishing between exact, broad, narrow, and related synonyms in the clinical domain is essential for maintaining the high standards of precision and care required in medical practice. This nuanced understanding aids in better patient outcomes, more effective communication among healthcare providers, and precise medical documentation. @@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ Synonyms are commonly shared in many different ways. Here are a few that are wid !!! info "Thesauri" - **Definition**: A thesaurus is a structured vocabulary of controlled terms that includes synonyms and antonyms, and often, hierarchical (broader and narrower) relationships among the terms. + **Definition**: A thesaurus is a structured vocabulary of controlled terms that includes synonyms and antonyms (opposites), and often, hierarchical (broader and narrower) relationships among the terms. **Example**: The Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT) is widely used in cultural heritage and museum documentation to standardize terminology related to art, architecture, and material culture.