Computers, Analog (also known as Analog Computer, Analog Computers): Computers in which quantities are represented by physical variables; problem parameters are translated into equivalent mechanical or electrical circuits as an analog for the physical phenomenon being investigated. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific

NIH MeSH · D003202Information Science

Computers, Analog

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Definition

Computers in which quantities are represented by physical variables; problem parameters are translated into equivalent mechanical or electrical circuits as an analog for the physical phenomenon being investigated. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

MeSH classification

  • L01.224.230.260.230

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Common questions about Computers, Analog

What does Computers, Analog mean in medicine?
Computers in which quantities are represented by physical variables; problem parameters are translated into equivalent mechanical or electrical circuits as an analog for the physical phenomenon being investigated. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 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 Computers, Analog known by any other names?
Yes. Computers, Analog is also referred to as Analog Computer, Analog Computers, Computer, Analog, Computers, Analogue 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, Analog sit in the medical classification?
Computers, Analog falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.230.260.230). 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 (D003202) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗