API for ICD-11 only returns result for complete word

[LouisHart]

I want to implement an ICD-11 search into my application.

Using the /icd/entity/search endpoint, I cannot manage to receive results for incomplete words. For example, searching for paracetamol, I get 7 results, but when searching for paracet, I get no results.

This is in opposition to the online browser which does provide hits even when the word is incomplete.

I had no more luck using the /icd/release/11/{releaseId}/{linearizationname}/search endpoint, which specifically mentions incomplete word completion in the includeKeyworkResult option. This leads me to think it is maybe an implementation error, rather than a design choice.

Any solutions or further resources would be greatly appreciated !

PS: if anyone can explain the wildcard words mentions in the q search field, I'd be very interested

[mdonada]

Hi LouisHart,

The wildcard character % at the end of a search text (the "q" param) returns all the words that have the search text as a prefix.

For example, searching "blood" returns this word list:
-vessels
-injury
-level
-other
-abnormal
...

Otherwise, searching "blood%" returns this word list:
-blood
-blood-alcohol
-blood-brain
-blood-clot
-blood-drug
...

Best,
Marc