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CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL

\sˈɛntə fɔː dɪzˈiːz kəntɹˈə͡ʊl], \sˈɛntə fɔː dɪzˈiːz kəntɹˈə‍ʊl], \s_ˈɛ_n_t_ə f_ɔː d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈəʊ_l]\

Definitions of CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL

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2010 - Medical Dictionary Database

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a government agency in Atlanta that investigates and diagnoses and tries to control diseases (especially new and unusual diseases)

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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