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MeSH Heading: Optical Fibers
Tree Number(s): E07.632.750
Unique ID: D055100
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055100
Scope Note: Thin strands of transparent material, usually glass, that are used for transmitting light waves over long distances.
Entry Term(s): Fiber Optic Cables
Previous Indexing: Fiber Optic Technology (1970-2008)
See Also: Fiber Optic Technology
Public MeSH Note: 2009
History Note: 2009
Date Introduced: 2009/01/01
Last Updated: 2009/01/01

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