# Biomedical Resource Ontology (BRO)

> A controlled terminology of resources, which is used to improve the sensitivity and specificity...

- Page: https://library.schematica.io/model/b974ad3888e14b22af633af86bfec4cd
- Model type: Ontology
- License: CC BY 4.0
- Access type: Free
- Access method: Download
- Model size: Small
- Formats: OWL
- Domains: Healthcare
- Audiences: Researcher
- External link: https://bioportal.bioontology.org/ontologies/BRO
- Contact: Trish Whetzel, Csongor Nyulas, Natasha Noy (bro-discuss@googlegroups.com)
- Listed in library: 2025-06-12
- Last updated: 2025-09-10

## Description

## Ontology Info

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Acronyme | BRO |
| Description | A controlled terminology of resources, which is used to improve the sensitivity and specificity of web searches. |
| Format | OWL |
| Categories | Biomedical Resources |
| Groups | Clinical and Translational Science Awards |

## Metrics

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Classes | 488 |
| Individuals | 120 |
| Properties | 64 |
| Max Depth | 7 |
| Max Child Count | 65 |
| Average Child Count | 5 |
| Classes With One Child | 14 |
| Classes With More Than 25 Children | 2 |
| Classes With No Definition | 11 |

## Projects using BRO

- [eagle-i](https://bioportal.bioontology.org/projects/eagle-i)
- [Neural ElectroMagnetic Ontologies](https://bioportal.bioontology.org/projects/NEMO)
- [CTSA Inventory Resource Web Presence](https://bioportal.bioontology.org/projects/CIRWP)
- [Biositemaps](https://bioportal.bioontology.org/projects/Biositemaps)

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Source: https://library.schematica.io/model/b974ad3888e14b22af633af86bfec4cd