National Institutes of Health
Abbreviations: NIH
Definition:
The focal point of biomedical research in the United States, conducts research in its own laboratories; supports the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad. It includes the National Cancer Institute.
At the NIH site at www.nih.gov, you can search over 100 NIH-related Web sites for material.
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