Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nih
abbreviation
/nɪh/
Definition
A common abbreviation for the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the U.S. government responsible for biomedical and public health research.
Examples
- The NIH provides grants for medical research projects across the country.
- Researchers at the NIH often publish their findings in prestigious medical journals.
- The NIH plays a vital role in advancing our understanding of diseases.
Meaning
NIH represents an important national entity that funds and conducts medical research to improve health outcomes.
Synonyms
- National Institutes of Health
- U.S. Health Agency
