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FDA
Food and Drug Administration, an agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Fetus
The developing human organism from the time of implantation until delivery; generally refers to later phases of development.

Fibromyalgia, FM
A disorder, of unknown cause, characterized by muscle and associated connective tissue structures pain, tenderness, stiffness and fatigue.

Follow-up
The ability of investigators to observe and collect data on all patients who were enrolled in a trial for its full duration. To the extent that data on patient events relevant to the trial are lost, e.g., among patients who move away or otherwise withdraw from the trial, the results may be affected, especially if there are systematic reasons why certain types of patients withdraw. Investigators should report on the number and type of patients who could not be evaluated, so that the possibility of bias may be considered.

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