microcomputers

Preferred Label : microcomputers;

MeSH definition : Small computers using LSI (large-scale integration) microprocessor chips as the CPU (central processing unit) and semiconductor memories for compact, inexpensive storage of program instructions and data. They are smaller and less expensive than minicomputers and are usually built into a dedicated system where they are optimized for a particular application. Microprocessor may refer to just the CPU or the entire microcomputer.;

MeSH synonym : microcomputer;

MeSH hyponym : microprocessors; Microprocessor;

Related MeSH term : computers, personal; Computer, Personal; Personal Computer; Personal Computers;

MeSH annotation : do not confuse with MINICOMPUTERS;

Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microcomputers;

Details

Origin ID

D008838;

UMLS CUI

C0025971;

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Record concept(s)
- computers, personal [MeSH concept]
- microcomputers [MeSH concept]
- microprocessors [MeSH concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Manufactured Object [UMLS semantic type]

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