Augmented Reality (also known as Augmented Realities, Realities, Augmented): Technology in which images of virtual objects and/or other digital information are superimposed over the real time view of the physical objects providing a composite view with guides for carrying out a task with or on the physical objects.

NIH MeSH · D000081411Information Science

Augmented Reality

Also known asAugmented Realities · Realities, Augmented · Reality, Augmented · Mixed Reality · Mixed Realities · Realities, Mixed · Reality, Mixed

Definition

Technology in which images of virtual objects and/or other digital information are superimposed over the real time view of the physical objects providing a composite view with guides for carrying out a task with or on the physical objects.

MeSH classification

  • L01.224.160.125
  • L01.296.055

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Common questions about Augmented Reality

What does Augmented Reality mean in medicine?
Technology in which images of virtual objects and/or other digital information are superimposed over the real time view of the physical objects providing a composite view with guides for carrying out a task with or on the physical objects. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Augmented Reality known by any other names?
Yes. Augmented Reality is also referred to as Augmented Realities, Realities, Augmented, Reality, Augmented, Mixed Reality in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Augmented Reality sit in the medical classification?
Augmented Reality falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.160.125, L01.296.055). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000081411) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗