Computers (also known as Computer, Calculators, Programmable): Programmable electronic devices designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations.

NIH MeSH · D003201Information Science

Computers

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Definition

Programmable electronic devices designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations.

MeSH classification

  • L01.224.230.260

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Common questions about Computers

What does Computers mean in medicine?
Programmable electronic devices designed to accept data, perform prescribed mathematical and logical operations at high speed, and display the results of these operations. 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 Computers known by any other names?
Yes. Computers is also referred to as Computer, Calculators, Programmable, Calculator, Programmable, Programmable Calculator 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 Computers sit in the medical classification?
Computers falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.230.260). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Computers?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D003201) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗