Databases, Bibliographic (also known as Bibliographic Database, Bibliographic Databases): Extensive collections, reputedly complete, of references and citations to books, articles, publications, etc., generally on a single subject or specialized subject area. Databases can operate through automated files, libraries, or

NIH MeSH · D016206Information Science

Databases, Bibliographic

Also known asBibliographic Database · Bibliographic Databases · Database, Bibliographic

Definition

Extensive collections, reputedly complete, of references and citations to books, articles, publications, etc., generally on a single subject or specialized subject area. Databases can operate through automated files, libraries, or computer disks. The concept should be differentiated from DATABASES, FACTUAL which is used for collections of data and facts apart from bibliographic references to them.

MeSH classification

  • L01.313.500.750.300.188.300
  • L01.470.750.500

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Common questions about Databases, Bibliographic

What does Databases, Bibliographic mean in medicine?
Extensive collections, reputedly complete, of references and citations to books, articles, publications, etc., generally on a single subject or specialized subject area. Databases can operate through automated files, libraries, or computer disks. The concept should be differentiated from DATABASES, FACTUAL which is used for collections of data and facts apart from bibliographic references to them. 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, Bibliographic known by any other names?
Yes. Databases, Bibliographic is also referred to as Bibliographic Database, Bibliographic Databases, Database, Bibliographic 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, Bibliographic sit in the medical classification?
Databases, Bibliographic falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.313.500.750.300.188.300, L01.470.750.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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