Publication Characteristics

Database

A structured file of information or a set of logically related data stored and retrieved using computer-based means.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A structured file of information or a set of logically related data stored and retrieved using computer-based means.

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Synonyms

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  • Data Base

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Indexing Annotation

This heading is used as a Publication Type. Databases as a subject are indexed under the main heading DATABASES AS TOPIC; or DATABASES, BIBLIOGRAPHIC; or DATABASES, FACTUAL; etc. INDEXER: Do not use

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History Note

2008(1998)

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Tree Number

  1. V02.300w

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Database. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019991. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019991
  2. Database. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
  3. Database. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8513