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Optical Storage Devices MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Optical Storage Devices
Tree Number(s)
J01.897.280.500.668
L01.224.230.260.115.475.600
L01.462.500.820.090.668
Unique ID
D016249
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D016249
Scope Note
A computer disk read by a laser beam, containing data prerecorded by a vendor. The buyer cannot enter or modify data in any way but the advantages lie in the speed of accessibility, relative immunity to damage, and relatively low cost of purchase.
Entry Term(s)
WORM Disks
Public MeSH Note
91
History Note
91
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1990/05/07
Revision Date
2022/07/12
Optical Storage Devices Preferred
WORM Disks Narrower
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