NIH MeSH · D000095902Information Science
Avatar
Also known asAvatars · Humanoid Avatar · Avatar, Humanoid · Humanoid Avatars
Definition
A computer representation of users in a computer-generated world. Avatar technology is used in various applications such as in education, exercise, gaming and training.
MeSH classification
- L01.224.160.875.250
- L01.224.900.910.750
- L01.296.555.250
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What does Avatar mean in medicine?
A computer representation of users in a computer-generated world. Avatar technology is used in various applications such as in education, exercise, gaming and training. 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 Avatar known by any other names?
Yes. Avatar is also referred to as Avatars, Humanoid Avatar, Avatar, Humanoid, Humanoid Avatars 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 Avatar sit in the medical classification?
Avatar falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.160.875.250, L01.224.900.910.750, L01.296.555.250). 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 (D000095902) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗