Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.

**Definition:** An agency of the UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE that conducts and supports programs for the prevention and control of disease and provides consultation and assistance to health departments and other countries.

**Tree numbers:** - I01.409.418.750.600.650.200 - N03.540.348.500.500.600.650.225

**Synonyms:** - Centers for Disease Control (U.S.) - Centers for Disease Control, U.S. - Center for Disease Control - Centers for Disease Control - United States Centers for Disease Control - CDC - Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) - CDCP