Abstract
In this chapter, we will discuss the various types of terminologies, their complexity, and the trade-offs associated with the use of each type. Then we will discuss the desirable characteristics of terminologies. This chapter will define the interface between information models and terminological models. The chapter will discuss the power of associating assertional knowledge with terminological knowledge and even the importance of assertional knowledge for the understanding and categorization of terminological knowledge. We will close the chapter with a discussion of the usability of terminologies which is important for anyone who needs to employ terminology in their modeling or characterization of healthcare data.
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