| Term | Definition |
| Node | n networks, a node is a processing location. It can be a computer or some other device, such as a printer. |
| Caching | It is a special high-speed storage mechanism. It can be either a reserved section of main memory or an independent high-speed storage device. |
| Bioinformatics | The application of computer technology to the management of biological information. Specifically, it is the science of developing computer databases and algorithms to facilitate and expedite biological research. |