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The framework was tested using a case study evaluation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The resulting harmonized SNOMED CT components quality assurance framework consists of 2 dimensions: (1) SNOMED CT core components (concept, description, subtype relationships, attribute relationships) and (2) quality factors (clarity, conciseness, consistency, correctness, comprehensive domain coverage, currency, completeness, conformance). 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