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This glossary provides you with explanations of terms which appear on our website.

Please see also our Data Dictionary for agreed definitions and standards for all data items used in NHSScotland information systems.

To find an entry in the glossary, select the appropriate letter in the A - Z bar at the top of the page. Alternatively, select 'View entire glossary' to browse an alphabetical listing of all glossary entries.

If you are unable to find a definition of any technical terms on the ISD Scotland website, or if you would like to suggest any other items for inclusion in the glossary, please contact Alan Jamieson.