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MeSH Heading: Computer Peripherals
Tree Number(s): L01.224.230.260.115
Unique ID: D016287
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016287
Scope Note: Various units or machines that operate in combination or in conjunction with a computer but are not physically part of it. Peripheral devices typically display computer data, store data from the computer and return the data to the computer on demand, prepare data for human use, or acquire data from a source and convert it to a form usable by a computer. (Computer Dictionary, 4th ed.)
Entry Term(s): Peripheral Devices, Computer; Peripheral Equipment, Computer
Previous Indexing: Computers (1966-1990)
Public MeSH Note: 91
History Note: 91
Date Established: 1991/01/01
Date of Entry: 1990/05/07
Revision Date: 2017/07/03

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Concept UI: M0024895
Scope Note: Various units or machines that operate in combination or in conjunction with a computer but are not physically part of it. Peripheral devices typically display computer data, store data from the computer and return the data to the computer on demand, prepare data for human use, or acquire data from a source and convert it to a form usable by a computer. (Computer Dictionary, 4th ed.)
Terms: Computer Peripherals Preferred Term
Term UI T048562
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1991); Peripheral Equipment, Computer
Term UI T048564
Date04/07/1990
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1991); Peripheral Devices, Computer
Term UI T048563
Date04/07/1990
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1991)

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