WHO Antenatal Care Guideline Implementation Guide
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WHO Antenatal Care Guideline Implementation Guide, published by World Health Organization (WHO). This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 0.3.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/WorldHealthOrganization/smart-anc/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: ANC Organization

Official URL: http://smart.who.int/anc/StructureDefinition/anc-organization Version: 0.3.0
Draft as of 2026-10-16 Computable Name: ANCOrganization

ANC Organization

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Organization C 0..* WHOOrganization A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
Constraints: org-1
Organization.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Organization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Organization.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* Identifier Identifies this organization across multiple systems
Organization.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Organization.identifier.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Organization.identifier.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Organization.active This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether the organization's record is still in active use
Organization.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Kind of organization
Binding: OrganizationType (example): Used to categorize the organization.
Organization.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 string Name used for the organization
Organization.alias This element must be supported. 0..* string A list of alternate names that the organization is known as, or was known as in the past
Organization.telecom This element must be supported. C 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the organization
Constraints: org-3
Organization.address This element must be supported. C 0..* Address An address for the organization
Constraints: org-2
Organization.address.use This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.
Example General: home
Organization.address.text This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Text representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
Organization.partOf This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(ANC Organization) The organization of which this organization forms a part
Organization.endpoint This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Organization.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.type Base example Organization type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.address.​use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Organization If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Organization If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Organization If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Organization If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Organization A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
org-1 error Organization The organization SHALL at least have a name or an identifier, and possibly more than one (identifier.count() + name.count()) > 0
org-2 error Organization.address An address of an organization can never be of use 'home' where(use = 'home').empty()
org-3 error Organization.telecom The telecom of an organization can never be of use 'home' where(use = 'home').empty()

This structure is derived from WHOOrganization

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Organization 0..* WHOOrganization A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
Organization.partOf 0..1 Reference(ANC Organization) The organization of which this organization forms a part

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Organization C 0..* WHOOrganization A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
Constraints: org-1
Organization.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Organization.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Organization.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Organization.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Organization.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Organization.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Organization.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Organization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Organization.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* Identifier Identifies this organization across multiple systems
Organization.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Organization.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Organization.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Organization.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Organization.identifier.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Organization.identifier.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Organization.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Organization.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Organization.active This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether the organization's record is still in active use
Organization.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Kind of organization
Binding: OrganizationType (example): Used to categorize the organization.
Organization.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 string Name used for the organization
Organization.alias This element must be supported. 0..* string A list of alternate names that the organization is known as, or was known as in the past
Organization.telecom This element must be supported. C 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the organization
Constraints: org-3
Organization.address This element must be supported. C 0..* Address An address for the organization
Constraints: org-2
Organization.address.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Organization.address.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Organization.address.use This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.
Example General: home
Organization.address.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code postal | physical | both
Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal).
Example General: both
Organization.address.text This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Text representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
Organization.address.line This element is included in summaries. 0..* string Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
Organization.address.city This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Name of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
Organization.address.district This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string District name (aka county)
Example General: Madison
Organization.address.state This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Organization.address.postalCode This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Postal code for area
Example General: 9132
Organization.address.country This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
Organization.address.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when address was/is in use
Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
Organization.partOf This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(ANC Organization) The organization of which this organization forms a part
Organization.contact 0..* BackboneElement Contact for the organization for a certain purpose
Organization.contact.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Organization.contact.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Organization.contact.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Organization.contact.purpose 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of contact
Binding: ContactEntityType (extensible): The purpose for which you would contact a contact party.
Organization.contact.name 0..1 HumanName A name associated with the contact
Organization.contact.telecom 0..* ContactPoint Contact details (telephone, email, etc.) for a contact
Organization.contact.address 0..1 Address Visiting or postal addresses for the contact
Organization.endpoint This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Organization.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.type Base example Organization type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.address.​use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.address.​type Base required AddressType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.contact.​purpose Base extensible Contact entity type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Organization If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Organization If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Organization If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Organization If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Organization A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
org-1 error Organization The organization SHALL at least have a name or an identifier, and possibly more than one (identifier.count() + name.count()) > 0
org-2 error Organization.address An address of an organization can never be of use 'home' where(use = 'home').empty()
org-3 error Organization.telecom The telecom of an organization can never be of use 'home' where(use = 'home').empty()

This structure is derived from WHOOrganization

Summary

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Organization C 0..* WHOOrganization A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
Constraints: org-1
Organization.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Organization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Organization.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* Identifier Identifies this organization across multiple systems
Organization.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Organization.identifier.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Organization.identifier.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Organization.active This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether the organization's record is still in active use
Organization.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Kind of organization
Binding: OrganizationType (example): Used to categorize the organization.
Organization.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 string Name used for the organization
Organization.alias This element must be supported. 0..* string A list of alternate names that the organization is known as, or was known as in the past
Organization.telecom This element must be supported. C 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the organization
Constraints: org-3
Organization.address This element must be supported. C 0..* Address An address for the organization
Constraints: org-2
Organization.address.use This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.
Example General: home
Organization.address.text This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Text representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
Organization.partOf This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(ANC Organization) The organization of which this organization forms a part
Organization.endpoint This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Organization.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.type Base example Organization type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.address.​use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Organization If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Organization If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Organization If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Organization If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Organization A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
org-1 error Organization The organization SHALL at least have a name or an identifier, and possibly more than one (identifier.count() + name.count()) > 0
org-2 error Organization.address An address of an organization can never be of use 'home' where(use = 'home').empty()
org-3 error Organization.telecom The telecom of an organization can never be of use 'home' where(use = 'home').empty()

Differential View

This structure is derived from WHOOrganization

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Organization 0..* WHOOrganization A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
Organization.partOf 0..1 Reference(ANC Organization) The organization of which this organization forms a part

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Organization C 0..* WHOOrganization A grouping of people or organizations with a common purpose
Constraints: org-1
Organization.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Organization.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Organization.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Organization.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Organization.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Organization.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Organization.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Organization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Organization.identifier This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..* Identifier Identifies this organization across multiple systems
Organization.identifier.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Organization.identifier.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Organization.identifier.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Organization.identifier.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Organization.identifier.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Organization.identifier.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Organization.identifier.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Organization.identifier.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Organization.active This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 boolean Whether the organization's record is still in active use
Organization.type This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Kind of organization
Binding: OrganizationType (example): Used to categorize the organization.
Organization.name This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 string Name used for the organization
Organization.alias This element must be supported. 0..* string A list of alternate names that the organization is known as, or was known as in the past
Organization.telecom This element must be supported. C 0..* ContactPoint A contact detail for the organization
Constraints: org-3
Organization.address This element must be supported. C 0..* Address An address for the organization
Constraints: org-2
Organization.address.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Organization.address.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Organization.address.use This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code home | work | temp | old | billing - purpose of this address
Binding: AddressUse (required): The use of an address.
Example General: home
Organization.address.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code postal | physical | both
Binding: AddressType (required): The type of an address (physical / postal).
Example General: both
Organization.address.text This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Text representation of the address
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street, Erewhon 9132
Organization.address.line This element is included in summaries. 0..* string Street name, number, direction & P.O. Box etc.
This repeating element order: The order in which lines should appear in an address label
Example General: 137 Nowhere Street
Organization.address.city This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Name of city, town etc.
Example General: Erewhon
Organization.address.district This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string District name (aka county)
Example General: Madison
Organization.address.state This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Sub-unit of country (abbreviations ok)
Organization.address.postalCode This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Postal code for area
Example General: 9132
Organization.address.country This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Country (e.g. can be ISO 3166 2 or 3 letter code)
Organization.address.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when address was/is in use
Example General: {"start":"2010-03-23","end":"2010-07-01"}
Organization.partOf This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(ANC Organization) The organization of which this organization forms a part
Organization.contact 0..* BackboneElement Contact for the organization for a certain purpose
Organization.contact.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Organization.contact.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Organization.contact.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Organization.contact.purpose 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of contact
Binding: ContactEntityType (extensible): The purpose for which you would contact a contact party.
Organization.contact.name 0..1 HumanName A name associated with the contact
Organization.contact.telecom 0..* ContactPoint Contact details (telephone, email, etc.) for a contact
Organization.contact.address 0..1 Address Visiting or postal addresses for the contact
Organization.endpoint This element must be supported. 0..* Reference(Endpoint) Technical endpoints providing access to services operated for the organization

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Organization.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.identifier.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.identifier.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.type Base example Organization type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.address.​use Base required AddressUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.address.​type Base required AddressType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Organization.contact.​purpose Base extensible Contact entity type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Organization If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Organization If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Organization If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Organization If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Organization A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
org-1 error Organization The organization SHALL at least have a name or an identifier, and possibly more than one (identifier.count() + name.count()) > 0
org-2 error Organization.address An address of an organization can never be of use 'home' where(use = 'home').empty()
org-3 error Organization.telecom The telecom of an organization can never be of use 'home' where(use = 'home').empty()

This structure is derived from WHOOrganization

Summary

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

 

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