fda

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abbreviation for Food and Drug Administration: a government organization in the US that makes rules concerning the safety of food, medicines, and medical devices:

the FDA The FDA advised doctors to prescribe alternatives to the drug.

The company is seeking FDA approval for a weight-loss drug currently available only in Europe.

abbreviation for Food and Drug Administration: a government organization in the US that makes rules for the safety of food and medicines:

The company has won FDA approval for its new cancer drug.