the American Medical Association
/ði əˌmerɪkən ˈmedɪkl əsəʊʃieɪʃn/, /ði əˌmerɪkən ˈmedɪkl əsəʊsieɪʃn/
/ði əˌmerɪkən ˈmedɪkl əsəʊʃieɪʃn/, /ði əˌmerɪkən ˈmedɪkl əsəʊsieɪʃn/
(abbreviation the AMA)
- the largest professional organization for US doctors. It began in 1847 and has its main office in Chicago. The AMA supports high standards in medical education, research and work, and it has great political influence.
美国医学协会：美国医生最大的专业组织。它始于1847年，总部设在芝加哥。AMA支持医学教育，研究和工作中的高标准，并且具有很大的政治影响力。