---
short: ORPHAcode
title: Terminology Data - Orphanet rare disease nomenclature (ORPHAcode)
publisher: Orphanet
version: 4.7
dir: terminology-stable-orpha-data
type: codesystemcard
---
# Terminology Data - Orphanet rare disease nomenclature (ORPHAcode)

## Supported recent Version

4.7

## Description

Orphanet is a unique resource, gathering and improving knowledge on rare diseases so as to improve the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with rare diseases.   

Orphanet aims to provide high-quality information on rare diseases, and ensure equal access to knowledge for all stakeholders. Orphanet also maintains the **Orphanet rare disease nomenclature (ORPHAcode)**, essential in improving the visibility of rare diseases in health and research information systems.   

Orphanet was established in France by the INSERM (French National Institute for Health and Medical Research) in 1997. This initiative became a European endeavour from 2000, supported by grants from the European Commission: Orphanet has gradually grown to a Consortium of 40 countries, within Europe and across the globe. 

## Publisher

Orphanet

## Website

http://www.orpha.net

## Update Cycle

annually

## Signature

terminology-stable-orpha-data - v4.7 [build 202507231857]

## License

Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999.Available on . Data version (XML data version)

