Meanings
- A major division of the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to promoting the public health of the United States.
Synonyms: PHS
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA major division of the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to promoting the public health of the United States.
Cite this entry
Public Health Service. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Public%20Health%20Service
“Public Health Service.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Public%20Health%20Service. Accessed November 4, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Public Health Service,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Public%20Health%20Service.
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