Databases as Topic (also known as Databanks as Topic, Data Bases as Topic): Works on organized collections of records, standardized in format and content, that are stored in any of a variety of computer-readable modes.

NIH MeSH · D019992Information Science

Databases as Topic

Also known asDatabanks as Topic · Data Bases as Topic · Data Banks as Topic

Definition

Works on organized collections of records, standardized in format and content, that are stored in any of a variety of computer-readable modes.

MeSH classification

  • L01.313.500.750.300.188
  • L01.470.750

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Common questions about Databases as Topic

What does Databases as Topic mean in medicine?
Works on organized collections of records, standardized in format and content, that are stored in any of a variety of computer-readable modes. 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 Databases as Topic known by any other names?
Yes. Databases as Topic is also referred to as Databanks as Topic, Data Bases as Topic, Data Banks as Topic 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 Databases as Topic sit in the medical classification?
Databases as Topic falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.313.500.750.300.188, L01.470.750). 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 (D019992) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗