Computers, Handheld

A type of MICROCOMPUTER, sometimes called a personal digital assistant, that is very small and portable and fitting in a hand. They are convenient to use in clinical and other field situations for quick data management. They usually require docking with MICROCOMPUTERS for updates. 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.

Yes. Computers, Handheld is also referred to as Computer, Handheld, Handheld Computer, Handheld Computers, Computers, Palmtop 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.

Computers, Handheld falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.230.260.550.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.

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