Preferred Label : National Academy of Sciences, U.S.;
MeSH definition : A United States organization of distinguished scientists and engineers established
for the purpose of investigating and reporting upon any subject of art or science
as requested by any department of government. The National Research Council organized
by NAS serves as the principal operating agency to stimulate and support research.;
MeSH synonym : national academy of sciences; sciences national academies (u.s.); sciences national academy (u.s.); united states national academy of sciences; National Academy of Sciences (U.S.);
CISMeF synonym : national academy of sciences (U.S.);
MeSH hyponym : national research council; National Research Council (U.S.); Council, National Research (U.S.); Councils, National Research (U.S.); National Research Councils (U.S.); Research Council, National (U.S.); Research Councils, National (U.S.);
MeSH annotation : add UNITED STATES; research support by this agency is checked as RESEARCH SUPPORT,
NON-U.S. GOV'T; CATALOGER: Use NAF entry;
A United States organization of distinguished scientists and engineers established
for the purpose of investigating and reporting upon any subject of art or science
as requested by any department of government. The National Research Council organized
by NAS serves as the principal operating agency to stimulate and support research.