Computer Peripherals (also known as Computer Peripheral, Peripheral, Computer): Various units or machines that operate in combination or in conjunction with a computer but are not physically part of it. Peripheral devices typically display computer data, store data from the computer and return the data to the computer

NIH MeSH · D016287Information Science

Computer Peripherals

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Definition

Various units or machines that operate in combination or in conjunction with a computer but are not physically part of it. Peripheral devices typically display computer data, store data from the computer and return the data to the computer on demand, prepare data for human use, or acquire data from a source and convert it to a form usable by a computer. (Computer Dictionary, 4th ed.)

MeSH classification

  • L01.224.230.260.115

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Common questions about Computer Peripherals

What does Computer Peripherals mean in medicine?
Various units or machines that operate in combination or in conjunction with a computer but are not physically part of it. Peripheral devices typically display computer data, store data from the computer and return the data to the computer on demand, prepare data for human use, or acquire data from a source and convert it to a form usable by a computer. (Computer Dictionary, 4th ed.) 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 Peripherals known by any other names?
Yes. Computer Peripherals is also referred to as Computer Peripheral, Peripheral, Computer, Peripherals, Computer, Peripheral Devices, Computer 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 Peripherals sit in the medical classification?
Computer Peripherals falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.230.260.115). 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 (D016287) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗