Data Warehousing (also known as Warehousing, Data, Data Warehouse): A system for storing electronic data derived from various sources.

NIH MeSH · D000073458Information Science

Data Warehousing

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Definition

A system for storing electronic data derived from various sources.

MeSH classification

  • L01.313.500.750.280.300
  • L01.470.563.500
  • L01.470.688

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Common questions about Data Warehousing

What does Data Warehousing mean in medicine?
A system for storing electronic data derived from various sources. 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 Warehousing known by any other names?
Yes. Data Warehousing is also referred to as Warehousing, Data, Data Warehouse, Data Warehouses, Warehouse, Data 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 Warehousing sit in the medical classification?
Data Warehousing falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.313.500.750.280.300, L01.470.563.500, L01.470.688). 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 (D000073458) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗