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cdc

noun

Simple meaning

Initialism of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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ˈsidiˈsi

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Definition

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noun

  1. medicineUS politics

    Initialism of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
General and technical use

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