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Definition of Institute of Medicine

Institute of Medicine: One of the National Academies of the United States. The Institute of Medicine conducts policy studies on health issues.

For example, the Institute of Medicine issued reports and recommendations in September, 2001 on stem cell research and on the cancer risk from arsenic in drinking water.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 9/14/2001 8:40:00 AM

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