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Data Compression MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Data Compression
Tree Number(s)
L01.224.308.189
L01.224.800.500
L01.470.500
Unique ID
D044962
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D044962
Scope Note
Information application based on a variety of coding methods to minimize the amount of data to be stored, retrieved, or transmitted. Data compression can be applied to various forms of data, such as images and signals. It is used to reduce costs and increase efficiency in the maintenance of large volumes of data.
Entry Term(s)
Image Compression
See Also
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted
Public MeSH Note
2004
History Note
2004
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2003/07/09
Revision Date
2017/07/03
Data Compression Preferred
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