CDC
Definition
Proper noun A federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Its primary mission is to conduct investigations, perform diagnoses, and work to control and prevent diseases, with a particular focus on emerging and unusual public health threats.
Usage
The term CDC is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this agency. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the." * The CDC issued new guidelines for international travelers. * Doctors reported the unusual symptoms to the CDC. * According to the CDC, vaccination is highly recommended.
Advanced Usage
- "CDC guidelines/recommendations": Refers to official public health advice published by the agency.
- Hospitals updated their protocols based on the latest CDC recommendations.
- "CDC report/study": Denotes research or surveillance data published by the agency.
- A new CDC report details the spread of the virus.
Variants and Related Words
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: The full, official name of the agency. CDC is its acronym.
- Public health agency: A general term for an organization like the CDC.
Synonyms
- The Centers (informal shorthand, often used in public health contexts)
- Public health authority (a general descriptive term, not a proper name substitute)
Noun
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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)
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