Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A U.S. federal public health agency: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States. It is part of the Department of Health and Human Services and its main headquarters are in Atlanta, Georgia. Its primary mission is to protect public health and safety by controlling and preventing disease, injury, and disability.

Usage

• The term "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention" is used as a singular entity, the name of the organization. It is often abbreviated as "CDC".
• It functions as a subject, object, or possessive noun in a sentence, referring to the agency itself, its work, or its officials.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines for travelers.
  • Doctors rely on data from the CDC to track flu outbreaks.
  • A CDC spokesperson will hold a press conference at noon.

Advanced Usage

• "CDC guidance/recommendations": Refers to the official advice or protocols published by the agency.
  • Schools are updating their policies based on the latest CDC guidance.
• "A CDC report/study": Indicates research or findings published by the agency.
  • A new CDC study examines the long-term effects of the virus.

Variants and Related Words

• CDC (abbreviation): The standard and most common abbreviation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • You can find more information on the CDC website.
• Public health agency (noun phrase): A general term for an organization responsible for public health, of which the CDC is a prime example.

Synonyms

• The CDC: This is the primary synonym, as it is the direct abbreviation of the full name.
• The agency (in context): When the context is clear, "the agency" can refer to the CDC.
  • The agency is monitoring the situation closely.

Related Phrases

• Disease control and prevention (noun phrase): The core activity and mission described by the agency's name. This phrase is often used in public health contexts beyond just the CDC.
  • Global cooperation is essential for effective disease control and prevention.

Noun

1. 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)