Usage

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This template creates a reference citation to a specific, numbered page in the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man database.

The general format is {{OMIM|#####|page name|display options}}

  • ##### is the OMIM page number.
  • page name is an optional parameter to display the OMIM page name
  • display options is an optional parameter to set various output choices.
    • If left blank or unused, will show the linked name in full
    • If set to plain, will show the unlinked name in full
    • If set to shortlink, will display the linked acronym
    • If set to short, will display the unlinked acronym
    • If set to none, will not display the name at all

Examples

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Basic example

Displaying the OMIM page name

Display options variations. Note that the second parameter is not required but can still be used.

  • {{OMIM|604715||plain}} → Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man: 604715
  • {{OMIM|604715||shortlink}}OMIM: 604715
  • {{OMIM|604715||short}} → OMIM: 604715
  • {{OMIM|604715||none}}604715
  • {{OMIM|604715|Orthostatic Intolerance|plain}} → Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man: Orthostatic Intolerance - 604715