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Optical Storage Devices

A computer disk read by a laser beam, containing data prerecorded by a vendor. The buyer cannot enter or modify data in any way but the advantages lie in the speed of accessibility, relative immunity to damage, and relatively low cost of purchase.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): J01.897.280.500.668, L01.224.230.260.115.475.600, L01.462.500.820.090.668

MeSH Unique ID: D016249

Entry Terms:

  • Device, Optical Storage
  • Devices, Optical Storage
  • Optical Storage Device
  • Storage Device, Optical
  • Storage Devices, Optical
  • WORM Disks
  • Disks, WORM
  • Disk, WORM
  • WORM Disk

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