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Medical Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH) | a domestic agency under the US Department of Health and Human Services that leads a number of medical research programs |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | a group of government agencies under the US Department of Health and Human Services that work to prevent the transmission of diseases and ensure the general protection of public health |
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) | a domestic agency under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose roles include researching the causes of workplace-related injuries and helping to prevent them |
| Medicare | a federal health insurance plan offered to those who are 65 years of age or older and some people with disabilities |
| Medicaid | a federal and state program that provides healthcare coverage for people with disabilities or lower incomes |
| World Health Organization (WHO) | an international agency that works to ensure that health care is available to people worldwide |
| Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) | a federal agency responsible for administering benefits in Medicare, Medicaid, and several other health insurance programs |
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