I was gonna reply to you but noticed the edited post and this does make the most sense.
BUT, now we have three different meanings for MDA, anyone for a fourth?
(And know I don't mean Muscular Dystrophy Assoc)
Geez, whoever does this in the PC industry needs to be controlled.
I elect confus-ed for the post of Acronym Administrator.
Check this out from Acronym Finder:
What does mda stand for?
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