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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. information technology
  4. Internet
  1. Fields of Study
  2. information science
  3. information technology
  4. Internet

Preferred term

Internet

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A loose confederation of computer communication networks around the world. The networks that make up the Internet are connected through several backbone networks. The Internet grew out of the US Government ARPAnet project and was designed to facilitate information exchange.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/35066

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