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Medical classification

Medical classification is a way of organizing different kinds of medical conditions and diseases. This helps doctors and scientists figure out how to best treat and prevent diseases. It's like when you look up a book in the library. All the books are arranged into categories and subcategories, so that you can easily find what you're looking for. Medical classification does the same for diseases, so doctors and scientists can find the specific kind of disease they're looking for.