icd
abbreviationUK /ˌaɪ siː ˈdiː/
US /ˌaɪ siː ˈdiː/
A big book of codes that doctors use to write down what is wrong with a person.
The nurse looked up the code in the ICD to record the patient's diagnosis.
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2. A small device put inside a person's chest to fix a dangerous fast heartbeat.
The doctor implanted an ICD to keep his heart beating safely.
3. A set of rules used to settle disagreements between countries about buying and selling goods.
The two nations resolved the trade dispute under the ICD.
4. A file or folder that holds information about a computer's hardware so programs can use it.
The technician updated the ICD so the new printer would work.