Analysis Tools| Glossary Term | Field |
| Definition | In arelational database, an item of information, such as achromosome number, or thecentimorgan length on agenetic map. Some fields are numeric, while others are textual; some are long, while others are short. In addition, every field has a name, called thefield name. Indatabase management systems, a field can be required, optional, or calculated. A required field is one in which you must enter data, while an optional field is one you may leave blank. A calculated field is one whose value is derived from some formula involving other fields. You do not enter data into a calculated field; the system automatically determines the correct value. A collection of fields is called arecord. See alsoparameter. |
Mouse Genome Database (MGD), Gene Expression Database (GXD), Mouse Models of Human Cancer database (MMHCdb) (formerly Mouse Tumor Biology (MTB)), Gene Ontology (GO) | ||
| Citing These Resources Funding Information Warranty Disclaimer, Privacy Notice, Licensing, & Copyright Send questions and comments to User Support. | last database update 10/07/2025 MGI 6.24 |  |
