Generated Narrative: CodeSystem substance-category Last updated: 2020-04-09 21:10:28+0000 Profile: Shareable CodeSystem This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/substance-category defines the following codes: Code Display Definition allergen Allergen A substance that causes an allergic reaction. biological Biological Substance A substance that is produced by or extracted from a biological source. body Body Substance A substance that comes directly from a human or an animal (e.g. blood, urine, feces, tears, etc.). chemical Chemical Any organic or inorganic substance of a particular molecular identity, including -- (i) any combination of such substances occurring in whole or in part as a result of a chemical reaction or occurring in nature and (ii) any element or uncombined radical (http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/import-export/pubs/importguide.pdf). food Dietary Substance A food, dietary ingredient, or dietary supplement for human or animal. drug Drug or Medicament A substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals (Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act). material Material A finished product which is not normally ingested, absorbed or injected (e.g. steel, iron, wood, plastic and paper).
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A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
A substance that is produced by or extracted from a biological source.
A substance that comes directly from a human or an animal (e.g. blood, urine, feces, tears, etc.).
Any organic or inorganic substance of a particular molecular identity, including -- (i) any combination of such substances occurring in whole or in part as a result of a chemical reaction or occurring in nature and (ii) any element or uncombined radical (http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/import-export/pubs/importguide.pdf).
A food, dietary ingredient, or dietary supplement for human or animal.
A substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals (Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act).
A finished product which is not normally ingested, absorbed or injected (e.g. steel, iron, wood, plastic and paper).