APC has several very different meanings in medicine. See each of the following separate entries:

A major gene that is involved in causing colorectal cancer. APC is involved in both sporadic and familial forms of colorectal cancer. A mutation in the APC gene is the earliest detectable molecular abnormality in colorectal cancer. This mutation imitates the neoplastic process 20 to 30 years before the malignancy itself is full-blown. APC is a rela [..]

Antigen-presenting cell, a cell that can "present" antigen in a form that T cells can recognize it. Among the APCs are B cells and cells of the monocyte lineage including macrophages.

Aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine (a pill containing all three). Phenacetin was the first nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to be associated with kidney failure.

A type of immune cell that boosts immune responses by showing antigens on its surface to other cells of the immune system. An APC is a type of phagocyte. Also called antigen-presenting cell.

Automatic Power Control: Feature in laser drivers (such as the MAX3669) that uses feedback from the laser to adjust the drive, to keep the laser's output constant.

Average propensity to consume

The abbreviation for average propensity to consume, which is the proportion of income, usually measured as disposable income or national income, used for household consumption expenditures. It is foun [..]

Abbreviation for adaptive predictive coding.

armored personnel carrier. A track vehicle used to transport Army troops or supplies, usually armed with a .50-caliber machine gun.

Armoured personnel carrier: M113 for troops, M125 mortars, M548 cargo, M577 ACV, M579 fitters

Armored Personnel Carrier, usually an M-113 APDS

Definition Average propensity to consume

Academic Progress Committee (subcommittee of Faculty Academic Progress and Discipline Committee)

Armoured Personnel Carrier

Acronym for Anaphase Promoting Complex

(n) (military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry(n) a drug combination found in some over-the-counter headache remedies (aspirin and phen [..]

Antigen-Presenting Cell See antigen presenting cell

Automatic Passenger Counter

APC has responsibility for developing institutional policy and procedures in academic matters.

aspirin-like headache remedy, no longer in use. Familiarly called "All Purpose Capsules," they took their name from their ingredients: aspirin, phenacetin and caffeine.

A type of immune cell that boosts immune responses by showing antigens on its surface to other cells of the immune system. An APC is a type of phagocyte. Also called antigen-presenting cell.

Antigen Presenting Cell APD

Antigen presenting cell

    Actual Physical Control

Ability power carry

<acronym> Preferred term: Association for Progressive Communications

An premature heartbeat of atrial origin. Generally nonserious and typically exacerbated by stimulant use (for example alcohol, decongestants, caffeine, nicotine). (27 Sep 1997)

airline passenger correspondence (eg e-mail, internet, phone).

approach control(ler) (ATC).

Aeronautical Passenger Communication (a class of communication which supports passenger communication)

armored personnel carrier

Average Propensity to Consume

See: AP Carry

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

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Allophycocyanin

 See alt.polycon.