Ontological Engineering in Medicine

Ontological engineering in medicine involves creating structured frameworks, called ontologies, to represent medical knowledge systematically. These frameworks organize concepts like diseases, symptoms, procedures, and medications into interconnected categories, making complex information more accessible and consistent. This enables better data sharing, decision support, and research by ensuring all systems “speak the same language.” Essentially, it helps healthcare professionals and systems understand and utilize medical information more effectively, improving patient care, diagnosis accuracy, and medical research advancements.