- Does the term already exist? Before submitting suggestions for new ontology terms, check whether the term exist, either as a primary term or a synonym term. To do this, search the ontology using the [HPO-Browser] (http://compbio.charite.de/hpoweb/showterm?id=HP:0000118) browser. Requests for new synonyms or clarification of textual definitions are also welcomed.
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Write a detailed request: Please be specific and include as many details as necessary, providing background information, and if possible, suggesting a solution. HPO editors will be better equipped to address your suggestions if you offer details regarding 'what is wrong', 'why', and 'how to fix it'.
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Provide examples and references: Please include PMIDs for new term requests, and include also screenshots, or URLs illustrating the current ontology structure for other types of requests. This will be very helpful to HPO ontology editors, as everyone's settings may be different for their HPO browser/editor/viewer.
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For new term request: Be sure to provide suggestions for label (name), definition, references, position in hierarchy, etc.
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For updates to relationships: Provide details of the current axioms, why you think they are wrong or not sufficient, and what exactly should be added or removed.
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Tickets with insufficient detail will be marked with a 'More info needed' label to alert the submitter.