IHTSDO (International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation)

The International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO) is a global organization that manages and develops standardized medical language used worldwide. Its main product, SNOMED CT, provides a comprehensive, structured vocabulary that helps healthcare providers, researchers, and systems communicate consistently about health conditions, treatments, and procedures. This common language improves accuracy, data sharing, and patient care across different countries and health systems. Essentially, IHTSDO ensures that when health professionals talk about medical concepts, they are using the same clear, precise terminology.