Definitions

1. noun

A sports governing body, especially one that oversees ice hockey, founded in 1908 in Montreal.

“The IIHF and the NHL have a long-standing agreement to cooperate on international competitions.”

2. interjection

Used to express shock, disgust, or outrage at a decision or action, often associated with the US National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament.

“The fans were stunned when they were stripped of their championship title due to cheating.”

3. abbreviation

Used to represent the International Classification of Diseases.

“The doctor referred to the icd-10 code for the patient’s diagnosis.”