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W.H.O.

W.H.O.

3.1
A worldwide organization that helps countries prevent disease and improve health
  • proper noun
translation icon : OMS
  • The W.H.O. works with governments worldwide to improve health outcomes.

Examples

  • The W.H.O. declared a global health emergency.

  • Many countries rely on guidelines from the W.H.O. to manage disease prevention.

  • The W.H.O. has declared a global health emergency in response to the outbreak.

  • Did the W.H.O. release new guidelines?

  • Many countries rely on guidelines from the W.H.O. to manage disease prevention.

  • The W.H.O. has declared a global health emergency in response to the outbreak.

  • The W.H.O. works with governments worldwide to improve health outcomes.

Synonyms

WHO
vsW.H.O.
  • Formal
52 3.2

A United Nations agency that helps countries improve public health and medical care

is the dotted abbreviation form used in some formal styles
World Health Organization
vsW.H.O.
3 2.9

An international United Nations agency that works to protect global health and help countries improve health services

is the shorter dotted abbreviation used as a concise form

Surface Forms

W.H.O. main

Etymology

W.H.O. is the short form of World, Health, and Organization — literally 'world' + 'health' + 'organization'. Think of it as a global team of doctors and experts who work with countries to stop disease and improve health.