Biocuration (also known as Biocurations): Translation and integration of biological information into databases or other resources that allow integration of the scientific literature as well as large datasets, enabling both humans and computers to access the data.

NIH MeSH · D000096104Information Science

Biocuration

Also known asBiocurations

Definition

Translation and integration of biological information into databases or other resources that allow integration of the scientific literature as well as large datasets, enabling both humans and computers to access the data.

MeSH classification

  • L01.313.124.125

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Common questions about Biocuration

What does Biocuration mean in medicine?
Translation and integration of biological information into databases or other resources that allow integration of the scientific literature as well as large datasets, enabling both humans and computers to access the data. 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 Biocuration known by any other names?
Yes. Biocuration is also referred to as Biocurations 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 Biocuration sit in the medical classification?
Biocuration falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.313.124.125). 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 (D000096104) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗