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	Nomenclature can refer to a system System System is a set of interacting or interdependent entities, real or abstract, forming an integrated whole.The concept of an "integrated whole" can also be stated in terms of a system embodying a set of relationships which are differentiated from relationships of the set to other elements, and from relationships between an element of the se... of names or term Term Term may refer to:Term or terminology, a word or compound word used in a specific contextTechnical term, part of the specialized vocabulary of a particular field... s, or the rules used for forming the names, as used by an individual or community Community In biological terms, a community is a group of interacting organisms sharing an environment .In human communities, intention, belief, Natural resource, preferences, Need assessment, risks, and a number of other conditions may be present and common, affecting the Identity of the participants and their degree of cohesiveness.... , especially those used in a particular science Science In its broadest sense, science refers to any systematic knowledge or practice. In its more usual restricted sense, science refers to a system of acquiring knowledge based on scientific method, as well as to the organized body of knowledge gained through such research.... (scientific nomenclature) or art Art Art is the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities, creations, and modes of expression, including music and literature.... . Nomenclature may refer to one of the following: Biology Biological nomenclature Linnaean nomenclature Binomial nomenclature Binomial nomenclature In biology, binomial nomenclature is the formal system of naming species. The system is called binominal nomenclature , binary nomenclature , or the binomial classification system.... Trinomial nomenclature Trinomial nomenclature In biology, trinomial nomenclature refers to names for taxa below the rank of species. This is different for animals and plants:* for animals see trinomen.... Phylogenetic nomenclature Phylogenetic nomenclature Phylogenetic nomenclature or phylogenetic taxonomy is an alternative to Biological classification, applying definitions from cladistics .... Nomenclature Codes Nomenclature Codes The Nomenclature Codes are the rulebooks that govern biological nomenclature.After the successful introduction of two-part names for species by Carolus Linnaeus it became ever more apparent that a detailed body of rules was necessary to govern scientific names.... International Code of Botanical Nomenclature International Code of Botanical Nomenclature The *International Code of Botanical Nomenclature* is the set of rules and recommendations dealing with the formal botanical names that are given to plants.... , see also Botanical nomenclature Botanical nomenclature Botanical nomenclature is the formal naming of plants, from a scientific point of view. It has a long history, going back perhaps to Theophrastos, but anyway back to the period when Latin was the scientific language throughout Europe.... International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria The *International Code of Nomenclature of Bacteria* or Bacteriological Code governs the scientific names for bacteria, including archaea.... International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants The *International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants* regulates the naming of cultivars, cultivar Groups and graft-chimaeras. Examples are... PhyloCode PhyloCode The *International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature, known for short as the PhyloCode, is a developing draft for a formal set of rules governing phylogenetic nomenclature.... , International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature International Code of Zoological Nomenclature International Code of Zoological Nomenclature The International Code of Zoological Nomenclature* is a set of rules in zoology that have one fundamental aim: to provide the maximum universality and continuity in the naming of all animals according to taxonomy judgment.... Virus nomenclature, used in Virus classification Virus classification Virus classification involves naming and placing viruses into a Alpha taxonomy system. Like the relativelyconsistent classification systems seen for cell , virus classification is the subject of ongoing debate and proposals.... Gene nomenclature Gene nomenclature Gene nomenclature is the scientific naming of genes, the units of heredity in living organisms. An international committee published recommendations for genetic symbols and nomenclature in 1957.... Astronomy Astronomical naming conventions Astronomical naming conventions In ancient times, only the Sun and Moon, a few hundred stars and the most easily visible planets had names. Over the last few hundred years, the number of identified astronomical objects has risen from hundreds to over a billion, and more are discovered every year.... Planetary nomenclature Planetary nomenclature Planetary nomenclature, like terrestrial nomenclature, is a system of uniquely identifying features on the surface of a planet or natural satellite so that the features can be easily located, described, and discussed.... Meteorite Nomenclature International Astronomical Union International Astronomical Union The International Astronomical Union is a collection of professional astronomers, at the Ph.D. level and beyond, active in professional research and education in astronomy.... Geography Toponymy Toponymy Toponymy is the scientific study of place-names , their origins, meanings, use and typology. The first part of the word is derived from the Greek language t?pos , place; followed by ?noma , meaning name.... Chemistry IUPAC nomenclature IUPAC nomenclature IUPAC nomenclature is a system of naming chemical compounds and of describing the science of chemistry in general. It is developed and kept up to date under the auspices of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry .... , for chemical compounds International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry is a non-governmental organization established in 1919 for the advancing of chemistry. Its members are national chemistry societies.... (IUPAC) Metallurgy The classic English translation of De re metallica De re metallica *De re metallica* is a book cataloging the state of the art of mining, refining, and smelting metals, published in 1556. The author was Georg Bauer, whose pen name was the Latinized Georgius Agricola.... includes an appendix (Appendix C) detailing problems of nomenclature in weights and measures. See also Controlled vocabulary Controlled vocabulary Controlled vocabularies provide a way to organize knowledge for subsequent retrieval. They are used in subject indexing schemes, subject headings, thesauri and taxonomies.... Harmonized System Harmonized System The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System of tariff nomenclature is an internationally standardized system of names and numbers for classifying traded products developed and maintained by the World Customs Organization , an independent intergovernmental organization with over 170 member countries based in Brussels, Belgium.... (used in commerce) Naming convention Naming convention A naming convention is a convention for naming things. The intent is to allow useful information to be deduced from the names based on regularities.... Retroactive nomenclature Retroactive nomenclature Retroactive nomenclature is the telling of the earlier history of a person, place or thing while referring to said person, place or thing by a name that came into use at a later date.... Terminology Terminology Terminology is the study of terms and their use. Terms are words and compound words that are used in specific contexts. Not to be confused with "terms" in colloquial usages, the shortened form of technical terms which are defined within a Academic discipline or speciality field....