Example: Exercise

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Main Heading = Exercise
Descriptor UI= D015444
ST=T056 ST=T040

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Descriptor Class = Exercise
Descriptor UI = D015444

Definition = Physical activity done with the intention of improving or maintaining physical fitness or health.

Entry Term = Aerobic Exercise
    ST=T056 ST=T040
    SR=Narrower

Entry Term = Exercise, Aerobic
    ST=T056 ST=T040
    SR=Narrower

Entry Term = Exercise, Isometric
    ST=T056 ST=T040
    SR=Narrower

Entry Term = Exercise, Physical
    ST=T056 ST=T040
    SR=Equivalent

Entry Term = Isometric Exercise
    ST=T056 ST=T040
    SR=Narrower

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Semantic Relation (SR)
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Preferred concept = Exercise
[Concept UI = M0023063]
ST = T040 (Organism Function)
ST = T056 (Daily or Recreational Activity)
Definition = Physical activity done with the intention of improving or maintaining physical fitness or health.
Term = Exercise
Term = Exercise, Physical

Subordinate concept = Exercise, Aerobic
[Concept UI = M0023062]
ST = T040 (Organism Function)
ST = T056 (Daily or Recreational Activity)
SR = Narrower
Definition = Exercise designed to improve an individual's cardiovascular condition.
Term = Exercise, Aerobic
Term = Aerobic Exercise

Subordinate concept = Exercise, Isometric
[Concept UI = M0023064]
ST = T040 (Organism Function)
ST = T056 (Daily or Recreational Activity)
SR = Narrower
Definition = Active exercise performed against stable resistance, without change in the length of the muscle.
Term = Exercise, Isometric
Term = Isometric Exercise

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