Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

phs

abbreviation
/piː-eich-ess/
Definition
PHS generally refers to the term ‘Public Health Service’, but it can also be an abbreviation in different contexts such as ‘pH scale’ in chemistry.
Examples
  • The PHS has implemented various initiatives to improve community health.
  • In chemistry, understanding the pH is vital to studying solutions.
Meaning
In a broad context, PHS can mean government agencies focused on public health or other fields that deal with health-related services.
Synonyms
  • Public Health Agency
  • Health Services