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IDA

IDA

10 7.7
An agency of the United Nations that gives loans without interest and grants to the poorest countries
  • noun
translation icon : Asociación Internacional de Fomento (AIF)
  • Serum ferritin is the most sensitive test for IDA and is an excellent early indicator of a developing condition.
  • IDA replenishment
  • IDA report

Examples

  • In recent years, the prevalence of IDA has reduced in Iran because of iron therapy.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Whenever a blood sample's ferritin was under 15 nanograms/milliliters, we defined it as IDA.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Indeed, a few years ago, IDA estimated that the US was spending $1-2 billion annually on wasted light.

    Academic text (2006)
  • One heroine from that era was a black journalist named Ida B. Wells.

  • Before any treatment for IDA can be commenced, follow-up laboratory investigations should be requested.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Transferrin saturation percent was less than 16% in 87.3% of IDA patients and was more than 16% in 12.6% of them.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Context: Hypochromic microcytic anemia is a component of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) and Thalassemia that is widely prevalent in Iran.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The IDA provides financial assistance to countries struggling with extreme poverty.

  • Many projects in Africa have been funded through the initiatives of the IDA.

  • To help improve infrastructure, the government received support from the IDA.

Synonyms

Part of the World Bank that gives low-interest loans and grants to the poorest countries

offers loans and grants without interest rather than low interest

Surface Forms

IDA singular
IDAs plural

Etymology

IDA is an acronym for International Development Association, where development means 'growth' and association means 'group', so IDA is a group that helps the growth of the poorest countries with loans and grants, often with interest-free support.