Annotation

• Information for indexers and catalogers concerning the proper use of the descriptor
  • Example
    • The record for Acromegaly has an annotation: coordinate with GROWTH HORMONE/secret in animals or HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE/secret in humans if pertinent
  • Generally, words in all caps are hyperlinked to the related descriptor record

Scope Note

• Information on the scope and meaning of a descriptor
  • Example
    • The record for Arthroplasty contains the scope note: Surgical reconstruction of a joint to relieve pain or restore motion
  • Generally, words in all caps are hyperlinked to the related descriptor record

Entry Terms

• Entry terms, sometimes called "See cross-references" in printed listings, are synonyms, alternate forms, and other closely related terms

See Also References

• Also known as "associative relationships"
• Used for a variety of relationships between descriptor records where a user of one descriptor is pointed to another descriptor which also may be relevant
• See also references are hyperlinked to the related record

• Example
  • Relationship between a disease and its cause
    • Factor XIII Deficiencysee also Factor XIIIa
  • Between an organ and a physiological process
    • Bone and Bonessee also Osteogenesis
  • Between an organ and a drug acting on it
    • Bronchisee also Bronchoconstrictor Agents
  • Between an organ and a procedure
    • Bile Ductssee also Cholangiography

Consider Also References

• Reference to other descriptors having related linguistic roots

• Used primarily with anatomical descriptors to refer to groups of descriptors beginning with a common stem rather than to a single descriptor
  • Example
    • Brain consider also terms at CEREBR- and ENCEPHAL-