Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Optical Fibers

Thin strands of transparent material, usually glass, that are used for transmitting light waves over long distances.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Thin strands of transparent material, usually glass, that are used for transmitting light waves over long distances.

MeSH Record

Classification

Broader headings

Related Concepts

Knowledge Graph

Loading graph…

Drag nodes to rearrange; hover to trace links; click a node to open its page.

MeSH Record

See Also

MeSH Record

Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Fiber Optic Cables
  • Cable, Fiber Optic
  • Cables, Fiber Optic
  • Fiber Optic Cable
  • Fiber, Optical
  • Fibers, Optical
  • Optic Cable, Fiber
  • Optic Cables, Fiber
  • Optical Fiber

MeSH Record

Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

MeSH Record

History Note

2009

MeSH Record

Previous Indexing

  • Fiber Optic Technology (1970-2008)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. E07w.632w.750w

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Optical Fibers. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055100. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055100
  2. Optical Fibers. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_fiber
  3. Optical Fibers. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q162