Computer Storage Devices (also known as Computer Storage Device, Device, Computer Storage): Devices capable of receiving data, retaining data for an indefinite or finite period of time, and supplying data upon demand.

NIH MeSH · D016248Information Science

Computer Storage Devices

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Definition

Devices capable of receiving data, retaining data for an indefinite or finite period of time, and supplying data upon demand.

MeSH classification

  • L01.224.230.260.115.475

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Common questions about Computer Storage Devices

What does Computer Storage Devices mean in medicine?
Devices capable of receiving data, retaining data for an indefinite or finite period of time, and supplying data upon demand. 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 Storage Devices known by any other names?
Yes. Computer Storage Devices is also referred to as Computer Storage Device, Device, Computer Storage, Devices, Computer Storage, Computer Memory Systems 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 Storage Devices sit in the medical classification?
Computer Storage Devices falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.230.260.115.475). 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 (D016248) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗