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chaptalization (iou) and American Medical Association (AMA) (sh)


chaptalization (iou)



chaptalization noun. Also chaptalisation. L19.
[from J. A. Chaptal (1756-1832), French chemist who invented the process + -IZATION.]
In Wine-making, the correction or improvement of must by the addition of calcium carbonate to neutralize acid or of sugar to increase alcoholic strength.
chaptalize verb trans. correct or improve by chaptalization E20.

American Medical Association (AMA) (sh)




Organization of U.S. physicians.

It was founded in 1847 "to promote the science and Art of medicine and the betterment of public Health." It has about 250,000 members, about half of all practicing U.S. physicians. It disseminates information to its members and the public, operates as a lobbying group, and helps set medical Education standards. Its publications include Journal of the American Medical Association, American Medical News, and journals on medical specialties.