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Jargon Buster

The SCATA Jargon Buster is a compilation of many of the confusing terms and acronyms used in Health Informatics. It was compiled from various sources and is maintained by the SCATA membership.
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Term or Acronym

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W3C

World Wide Web Consortium

The organisation that develops interoperable web technologies. See www.w3.org

WAN

Wide Area Network

A private or semi-private computer network confined to a wider area than a LAN but not the internet. The NHS’ private network, NHS net, could be regarded as an example.

WeBNF

 

The web-enabled BNF.

Worm

 

A variety of a computer a virus that ‘worms’ its way into a system and causes havoc.