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Definition of United States Public Health Service

United States Public Health Service: The part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that is responsible for the public health of the US population. Abbreviated USPHS. USPHS administers a number of important health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012

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