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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. engineering
  3. ergonomics
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. engineering
  3. ergonomics

Preferred term

ergonomics

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information The science of designing, building or equipping mechanical devices or artificial environments to the anthropometric, physiological, or psychological requirements of the people who will use them.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • engineering psychology
  • human engineering
  • human factors engineering

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10122

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