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Definition of Cdc
1. Noun. A federal agency in the Department of Health and Human Services; located in Atlanta; investigates and diagnoses and tries to control or prevent diseases (especially new and unusual diseases).
Group relationships: Department Of Health And Human Services, Health And Human Services, Hhs, Atlanta, Capital Of Georgia
Generic synonyms: Agency, Authority, Bureau, Federal Agency, Government Agency, Office
Medical Definition of Cdc
1. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The American agency charged with tracking and investigating public health trends. Its stated mission is To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. A part of the U.S. Public Health Services (PHS) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the CDC is based in Atlanta, Georgia. It publishes key health information including weekly data on all deaths and diseases reported in the United States ( Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report ) and travelers' health advisories. (12 Dec 1998)
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