The defining occurrence
dfn
The dfn element identifies which, of the many occurrences of a word, is the defining instance.
The dfn element wraps the word being defined. Its surrounding context — which may be a paragraph or section — is the prose definition.
Properties
- title
- The title attribute is optional. When provided, it specifies the term being defined. When omitted, the text of the dfn element specifies the term being defined.
Examples
<<dfn Angioplasty>> is a procedure to restore blood flow
through the artery.
Angioplasty, with or without vascular stenting, is a
minimally invasive procedure.
A balloon-tipped <<dfn *title=angiocatheter catheter>>
(a long, thin plastic tube) is guided into an artery to
the place where it is narrowed or blocked.