Data Mining (also known as Mining, Data, Text Mining): Use of sophisticated analysis tools to sort through, organize, examine, and combine large sets of information.

NIH MeSH · D057225Information Science

Data Mining

Also known asMining, Data · Text Mining · Mining, Text

Definition

Use of sophisticated analysis tools to sort through, organize, examine, and combine large sets of information.

MeSH classification

  • L01.313.500.750.280.199
  • L01.470.625

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Common questions about Data Mining

What does Data Mining mean in medicine?
Use of sophisticated analysis tools to sort through, organize, examine, and combine large sets of information. 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 Data Mining known by any other names?
Yes. Data Mining is also referred to as Mining, Data, Text Mining, Mining, Text 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 Data Mining sit in the medical classification?
Data Mining falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.313.500.750.280.199, L01.470.625). 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 (D057225) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗