### Question
What does International Classification of Diseases for Oncology mean?


### Answer
**International Classification of Diseases for Oncology** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 280e*:

> a classification system that includes topography (site) information and histology (cell type information) developed by the World Health Organization, in collaboration with international centers, to promote international comparability in the collection, classification, processing, and presentation of cancer statistics

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part M-National Program of Cancer Registries**

