United States National Library of Medicine

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The world's largest medical library: The United States National Library of Medicine (NLM) is a major biomedical library and a center for information research, located in Bethesda, Maryland. It is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Researchers often access the vast databases of the United States National Library of Medicine.
    • The United States National Library of Medicine provides critical resources for public health professionals.
Advanced Usage
  • As an institutional entity: The name is used to refer to the institution itself, its collections, and its digital services.
    • The guidelines were published in consultation with the United States National Library of Medicine.
Variants and Related Words
  • NLM: A common initialism for the United States National Library of Medicine.
    • You can find the article citation on the NLM website.
  • National Library of Medicine: A shorter, but still formal, variant often used in context where "United States" is implied.
    • The National Library of Medicine launched a new public health initiative.
Synonyms
  • U.S. National Library of Medicine: An alternative spelling.
  • The world's largest medical library: A descriptive synonym referencing its primary distinction.
Related Phrases
  • NLM databases: Refers to the specific digital collections and search tools (e.g., PubMed, MedlinePlus) maintained by the library.
    • The physician searched the NLM databases for the latest clinical trials.
Noun
  1. the world's largest medical library