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NIH
- A federal
agency in the U.S. that conducts biomedical 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;
helps in the training of research investigators; and
fosters communication of medical information. Access the
NIH Web site at
http://www.nih.gov. Also called National Institutes of Health.