biom:PhysicalFeatureCategoryCodeSimpleType

Code Value Definition
BIRTHMARKTissue that is differentiated from normal tissue but is not the result of an accident or medical procedure, such as a 'blood stain' birthmark on part of the face
BRANDEDImage burned into the skin using a branding iron or other form of heat
CHEMICALImage created by the use of chemicals to burn the image into the skin
CUTImage caused by an incision of the skin
IMPLANTSub-dermal implants that are visible as distinct shapes in the skin. This category may also be used to indicate jewelry that has been (semi-)permanently affixed to the body _ such as plugs in the earlobes or a microdermal implant that has a jewel ab
MARKPattern resulting from needle or track marks
MISSINGA missing information
PIERCINGDeliberately made hole through body tissue, usually to wear body ornamentation
SCARHealed scar tissue that was the result of an accident or medical procedure
TATTOOA common tattoo or indelible image resulting from the pricking of the skin with a coloring matter
ZABIBACommonly referred to as a 'prayer bump' on the forehead