medical knowledge representation

Medical knowledge representation refers to the methods and systems used to organize and store medical information so it can be easily understood and accessed by healthcare professionals and researchers. It includes the use of databases, diagrams, and standardized vocabularies that capture relationships among concepts such as diseases, symptoms, treatments, and patient history. This structured approach enables better communication, decision-making, and analysis in healthcare, supporting everything from clinical diagnosis to medical research and education. Ultimately, it helps improve patient care and the advancement of medical science.