| genes, cdc | Genes that code for proteins that regulate the cell division cycle. These genes form a regulatory network that culminates in the onset of mitosis by activating the p34cdc2 protein (protein p34cdc2). (12 Dec 1998) |
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| CDC | The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The American agency charged with tracking and investigating public health trends. Its stated mission is To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. A part of the U.S. Public Health Services (PHS) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the CDC is based in Atlanta, Georgia. It publishes key health information including weekly data on all deaths and diseases reported in the United States ( Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report ) and travelers' health advisories. (12 Dec 1998) |
| cdc gene | <molecular biology> Cell division cycle genes, of which many have now been defined, especially in yeasts. See cyclin. (18 Nov 1997) |