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The purpose of ISO/TS 16843-2:2015 is to specify categorial structures within the subject field of acupuncture by defining a set of domain constraints for use within terminological resources.This Technical Specification describes a concept system detailing domain constraints of sanctioned characteristics, each composed of a semantic link and an applicable characterizing category.The potential benefits of ISO/TS 16843-2:2015 include:a) support for developers of new terminology systems concerning acupuncture needling;b) support for developers of new detailed content areas of existing terminology systems concerning acupuncture needling procedures to ensure accuracy, repeatability and comparability;c) facilitating the representation of acupuncture needling procedures using a standard core model in a manner suitable for computer processing;d) providing a conceptual framework for the generation of compositional concept representation of acupuncture needling;e) facilitating the mapping and improved semantic correspondence between different terminologies by proposing a core specification for acupuncture needling;f) providing a core model to describe the structure of acupuncture, and facilitate improved semantic correspondence with information models;g) providing a tool for acupuncture text mining, database construction, ancient documents processing and wide area of acupuncture information collection and processing;h) providing a new method for researchers to conduct relevant research, and ideas for the development of acupuncture disciplines.Target groups include:- stakeholders such as companies that offer systems that incorporate Electronic Categorial Structures, by helping building knowledge databases or automatic processing of medical literature, and- doctors, who can be better assisted with knowledge and documentation of needling procedures.This Technical Specification can also be used in clinical decision support and to help in data mining for researchers.