Integrating consultation and semi-automatic knowledge acquisition in a prototype-based architecture: Experiences with dysmorphic syndromes

The paper describes an application of cognitive theories from Tversky and Rosch on prototype similarity of dysmorphic syndromes cases. The knowledge-based system supports diagnostic consultation and research in dysmophic syndromes. It has been used routinely since many years. The knowledge base is semi-automatically generated from known cases of an outpatient clinic. Some results of the evaluation process of the system´s achievments are shown. General conclusions based on the experience with this successful system are discussed. Key words: integrating consultation and research, semi-automatic knowledge-acquistion, dysmorphic syndromes, prototype-based architecture, prototype similarity 1