Schema: MedicalEntity

MedicalCondition JSON-LD example for post-war childhood malnutrition. Covers the 17 properties unique to MedicalCondition including signOrSymptom, possibleTreatment, associatedAnatomy, riskFactor, drug, stage, and how MedicalCondition connects to Drug and AnatomicalStructure.

MedicalProcedure JSON-LD example for a pediatric nutritional assessment. Covers bodyLocation, howPerformed, preparation, followup, procedureType with MedicalProcedureType enum, and how MedicalProcedure connects to MedicalCondition.

AnatomicalStructure JSON-LD example for the digestive system's small intestine. Covers connectedTo, partOfSystem, subStructure, relatedCondition, relatedTherapy, diagram, and bodyLocation (the 8 properties unique to AnatomicalStructure).

MedicalEntity JSON-LD example for the parent type behind MedicalCondition, MedicalProcedure, AnatomicalStructure, Drug, and DietarySupplement. Covers code (MedicalCode), guideline (MedicalGuideline), study (MedicalStudy), legalStatus, and the medicalSpecialty enumeration that every medical entity inherits.

Grant JSON-LD example for a non-monetary grant or award. Pending Intangible adding fundedItem, funder, and sponsor. Parent of MonetaryGrant.

MedicalGuideline JSON-LD example for a clinical practice guideline. MedicalEntity subtype adding evidenceLevel (MedicalEvidenceLevel A/B/C), evidenceOrigin, guidelineDate, guidelineSubject. Parent of MedicalGuidelineRecommendation and MedicalGuidelineContraindication.

MedicalStudy JSON-LD example for a clinical study. MedicalEntity subtype adding healthCondition, sponsor, status (MedicalStudyStatus enum), studyLocation, studySubject. Parent of MedicalObservationalStudy and MedicalTrial.

MedicalTrial JSON-LD example for a clinical trial. MedicalStudy subtype with one direct property (trialDesign, MedicalTrialDesign enum) plus inherited status, healthCondition, sponsor.

MedicalObservationalStudy JSON-LD example for a non-interventional cohort, registry, or cross-sectional study. MedicalStudy subtype with one direct property: studyDesign (MedicalObservationalStudyDesign enum).

MedicalCode JSON-LD example for ICD-10, SNOMED CT, CPT, LOINC, RxNorm, or NDC codes attached to medical entities. Dual-inherits MedicalIntangible + CategoryCode. Properties: codeValue, codingSystem.

MedicalSpecialty JSON-LD reference for the 42-value enumeration used as medicalSpecialty on every medical type (Hospital, Physician, MedicalClinic, Pharmacy, MedicalEntity, etc.).

MedicalContraindication JSON-LD example for absolute and relative contraindications to a Drug, MedicalTherapy, or MedicalProcedure. Direct MedicalEntity subtype; no unique properties.

MedicalDevice JSON-LD example for an FDA-cleared medical device. Direct MedicalEntity subtype with 6 direct properties: adverseOutcome, contraindication, postOp, preOp, procedure, seriousAdverseOutcome.

MedicalTest JSON-LD example for a clinical test. Direct MedicalEntity subtype with 5 direct properties: affectedBy, normalRange, signDetected, usedToDiagnose, usesDevice. Parent of BloodTest, ImagingTest, PathologyTest, MedicalTestPanel.

MedicalSignOrSymptom JSON-LD example for clinical signs (objective findings) and symptoms (patient-reported). MedicalCondition subtype with one direct property: possibleTreatment.

MedicalTherapy JSON-LD example for a non-procedural therapy (radiation, physical therapy, dietary intervention). TherapeuticProcedure subtype with duplicateTherapy, seriousAdverseOutcome, contraindication.

ExercisePlan JSON-LD example for a structured exercise programme. Dual-inherits PhysicalActivity (via LifestyleModification) and CreativeWork. 8 direct properties.

Diet JSON-LD example for a dietary plan (Mediterranean, DASH, low-FODMAP). Dual-inherits LifestyleModification and CreativeWork. Properties: dietFeatures, endorsers, expertConsiderations, physiologicalBenefits, risks.

MedicalRiskFactor JSON-LD example for a factor that increases disease risk (smoking, hypertension, family history). MedicalEntity subtype with increasesRiskOf.

MedicalRiskEstimator JSON-LD example for a tool estimating disease risk (Framingham, FRAX, ASCVD). MedicalEntity subtype with estimatesRiskOf and includedRiskFactor.

MedicalRiskScore JSON-LD example for an explicit risk-score formula. MedicalRiskEstimator subtype with algorithm.

DrugCost JSON-LD example for per-unit drug cost (wholesale, retail, reimbursement cap). MedicalEntity subtype with 6 direct properties.

DrugStrength JSON-LD example for the strength of a drug presentation (10 mg, 40 mg/ml). MedicalIntangible with activeIngredient, strengthValue, strengthUnit, maximumIntake, availableIn.

DrugClass JSON-LD example for a pharmacological class (statins, ACE inhibitors, SSRIs). MedicalEntity subtype with drug.

AnatomicalSystem JSON-LD example — a group of anatomical structures that work together (cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, reproductive, respiratory, urinary). Sibling of AnatomicalStructure under MedicalEntity.

SuperficialAnatomy JSON-LD example for a surface landmark (e.g. McBurney's point). MedicalEntity subtype for anatomical features observable by sight — surface landmarks that correspond to deeper subcutaneous structures, essential in physical-exam teaching.

PhysicalActivity JSON-LD example for a prescribed walking programme — LifestyleModification subtype for any bodily activity that enhances fitness or health. Carries category (AerobicActivity / StrengthTraining / Flexibility / LeisureTimeActivity / OccupationalActivity / Balance), associatedAnatomy, epidemiology, and pathophysiology.

DoseSchedule JSON-LD example — MedicalIntangible carrying doseValue, doseUnit, frequency, and targetPopulation. The structured dosing block attached to Drug, DietarySupplement, and TherapeuticProcedure.

InfectiousDisease JSON-LD example for tuberculosis — MedicalCondition subtype carrying infectiousAgent, infectiousAgentClass (Bacteria / Fungus / Virus / Protozoa / Prion / MulticellularParasite), and transmissionMethod. The canonical shape for public-health condition references.

TherapeuticProcedure JSON-LD example for a supervised cardiac rehabilitation programme — MedicalProcedure subtype carrying doseSchedule, drug, and adverseOutcome. Parent of MedicalTherapy, PhysicalExam-driven therapies, and PsychologicalTreatment.

MedicalSign JSON-LD example — MedicalSignOrSymptom subtype carrying identifyingTest and identifyingExam. A clinically observable sign (vs a patient-reported symptom).

Substance JSON-LD example — MedicalEntity subtype carrying activeIngredient and maximumIntake. Parent of Drug and DietarySupplement.

DDxElement JSON-LD example — MedicalIntangible with diagnosis and distinguishingSign. One element in a differential diagnosis.

MedicalConditionStage JSON-LD reference — MedicalIntangible with stageAsNumber and subStageSuffix. Attached to MedicalCondition.stage for cancer staging, TB stages, CKD grades.

PathologyTest JSON-LD reference — MedicalTest subtype carrying tissueSample. Any test involving tissue analysis (biopsy, cytology, histology).

MedicalTestPanel JSON-LD reference — MedicalTest subtype carrying subTest. A bundle of individual tests ordered together (metabolic panel, lipid panel).

ImagingTest JSON-LD reference — MedicalTest subtype carrying imagingTechnique (MedicalImagingTechnique enum: CT / MRI / PET / Ultrasound / XRay / Radiography).

DrugLegalStatus JSON-LD reference — MedicalIntangible with applicableLocation. Used on Drug.legalStatus for controlled-substance schedules that vary by jurisdiction.

MedicalGuidelineRecommendation JSON-LD reference — MedicalGuideline subtype carrying recommendationStrength. For specific recommendations within a guideline.

MedicalCause JSON-LD reference — MedicalEntity subtype carrying causeOf. An aetiological cause of a condition (pathogen, behaviour, genetic factor).

LifestyleModification JSON-LD reference. A process of care involving exercise, changes to diet, fitness routines, and other lifestyle changes aimed at improving a health condition.

MedicalIndication JSON-LD reference. A condition or factor that indicates use of a medical therapy, including signs, symptoms, risk factors, anatomical states, etc.

MedicalIntangible JSON-LD reference. A utility class that serves as the umbrella for a number of 'intangible' things in the medical space.