Center For Disease Control And Prevention (Noun)
Meaning
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned against a possible outbreak of a new infectious disease that was spreading rapidly across the country.
- The researcher worked at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, studying and analyzing various diseases to identify the causes and possible cures.
- To better understand the origin and spread of the virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted extensive research and investigation.
- According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, proper handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- By providing funding to support the research and work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the government helped to reduce the number of cases of diseases across the country.