# sctid

## SCTID

**This is an abbreviation for SNOMED CT identifier.**

## SNOMED CT identifier

A unique _integer_ identifier applied to each SNOMED CT component (Concept, Description, or Relationship).

#### Notes

* Each _SNOMED CT Identifier (SCTID)_ includes an item identifier, a check-digit, a partition identifier and, depending on the partition identifier, it may also include a namespace identifier.

## Alternatives

* **Identifier**
* **SCTID**

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