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NIH

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced nih

n. Stands for National Institutes of Health. A large government group in the United States that does and pays for medical research. It helps scientists find new ways to treat diseases and stay healthy.

n. Abbreviation for National Institutes of Health. The primary agency of the United States government responsible for biomedical and public health research. It operates as part of the Department of Health and Human Services.


SIMPLE

The NIH provides money for many medical studies.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers applied for a grant from the NIH to study the long-term effects of the new virus.

COMPLEX

As the world's largest public funder of biomedical research, the NIH plays a critical role in translating basic laboratory discoveries into clinical applications that improve human health.

Usage

Typically used with the definite article ('the NIH').

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