Information Science

Telecommunications

Transmission of information over distances via electronic means.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Transmission of information over distances via electronic means.

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Classification

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Telecommunication
  • Teleconference
  • Telegraphy
  • Teleconferences
  • Telegraphies

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Aspects Covered

11 allowable subheadings

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

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History Note

76; was NON MESH before 1976

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Previous Indexing

  • Communication (1966-1975)
  • Radio (1966-1975)
  • Telephone (1971-1975)
  • Television (1966-1975)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Telecommunications. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013685. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013685
  2. Telecommunications. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications
  3. Telecommunications. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q418