NIH MeSH · D017076Information Science
Computer-Aided Design
Also known asComputer Aided Design · Computer-Aided Designs · Design, Computer-Aided · Designs, Computer-Aided · Computer-Assisted Design · Computer Assisted Design · Computer-Assisted Designs · Design, Computer-Assisted · Designs, Computer-Assisted · CAD-CAM · Computer-Aided Manufacturing · Computer Aided Manufacturing
Definition
The use of computers for designing and/or manufacturing of anything, including drugs, surgical procedures, orthotics, and prosthetics.
MeSH classification
- L01.224.108.150
- L01.296.110.150
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Common questions about Computer-Aided Design
What does Computer-Aided Design mean in medicine?
The use of computers for designing and/or manufacturing of anything, including drugs, surgical procedures, orthotics, and prosthetics. 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 Computer-Aided Design known by any other names?
Yes. Computer-Aided Design is also referred to as Computer Aided Design, Computer-Aided Designs, Design, Computer-Aided, Designs, Computer-Aided 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 Computer-Aided Design sit in the medical classification?
Computer-Aided Design falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.108.150, L01.296.110.150). 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 (D017076) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗