Database
« Back to Glossary IndexA database is an organized collection of data stored as multiple datasets, that are generally stored and accessed electronically from a computer system that allows the data to be easily accessed, manipulated, and updated.
In the context of the therapy development pathway, a registry is a type of database that collects and stores information about a group of individuals, most of whom are living with the same disease.
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