Hypermedia (also known as Hypermedium, Hypertext): Computerized compilations of information units (text, sound, graphics, and/or video) interconnected by logical nonlinear linkages that enable users to follow optimal paths through the material and also the systems used to create and display this information. (From Thes

NIH MeSH · D019146Information Science

Hypermedia

Also known asHypermedium · Hypertext

Definition

Computerized compilations of information units (text, sound, graphics, and/or video) interconnected by logical nonlinear linkages that enable users to follow optimal paths through the material and also the systems used to create and display this information. (From Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors, 1994)

MeSH classification

  • L01.224.900.590

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Common questions about Hypermedia

What does Hypermedia mean in medicine?
Computerized compilations of information units (text, sound, graphics, and/or video) interconnected by logical nonlinear linkages that enable users to follow optimal paths through the material and also the systems used to create and display this information. (From Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors, 1994) 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 Hypermedia known by any other names?
Yes. Hypermedia is also referred to as Hypermedium, Hypertext 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 Hypermedia sit in the medical classification?
Hypermedia falls under the broader medical category "Information Science" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: L01.224.900.590). 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 (D019146) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗