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Computer Simulation

Computer-based representation of physical systems and phenomena such as chemical processes.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Computer-based representation of physical systems and phenomena such as chemical processes.

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Synonyms

21 entry terms
  • Computer Models
  • Computerized Models
  • In silico Models
  • In silico Simulation
  • Models, Computer
  • Computer Model
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computerized Model
  • In silico Model
  • Model, Computer
  • Model, Computerized
  • Model, In silico
  • Simulation, Computer
  • Simulation, In silico
  • Simulations, Computer
  • Computational Modeling
  • Computational Modelling
  • In silico Modeling
  • Modeling, Computational
  • Modeling, In silico
  • Modelling, Computational

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9 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends.

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coordinate with specific models heading if pertinent

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  1. L01w.224w.160w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Computer Simulation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003198. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003198
  2. Computer Simulation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_simulation
  3. Computer Simulation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q925667