+A **Mutex** (mutual exclusion) acts as a digital lock, ensuring only one [Thread](/wiki/thread) can access a shared resource at a time. This mechanism prevents conflicts like a [Race Condition](/wiki/race-condition) by enforcing sequential access, crucial for maintaining data integrity in concurrent systems.
+## See also
+- [Semaphore](/wiki/semaphore)
+- [Deadlock](/wiki/deadlock)
+- [Critical Section](/wiki/critical-section)
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