Cdc

name, noun

name, noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of change data capture. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  2. 2
    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) wordnet
  3. 3
    Initialism of centre for disease control. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  4. 4
    Initialism of chef de cuisine. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

    "Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri): You were the most excellent CDC at the most excellent restaurant in the entire United States of America. So, what are you doing here, I guess? Carmy Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White): Making sandwiches."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of Control Data Corporation. abbreviation, alt-of, historical, initialism
  2. 2
    Initialism of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

    "In 2016, the CDC established guidelines for prescribing narcotics for chronic pain."

  3. 3
    Initialism of Connected Device Configuration. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  4. 4
    Initialism of Clark Development Corporation. Philippines, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

Synonyms

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center for disease control and preventioncenter for disease control and prevention

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"The CDC is urging everyone to stop using e-cigarettes."

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