SNOMED CT Physical object

Concepts in the Physical object hierarchy include natural and man-made objects. One use for these concepts is modeling procedures that use devices (e.g. catheterization).

Examples of Physical object concepts:

• Military vehicle (physical object)
• Implant, device (physical object)
• Artificial kidney, device (physical object)
• Latex rubber gloves (physical object)
• Book (physical object)
• Pressure support ventilator (physical object)
• Vena cava filter (physical object)