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.