AA Medical Abbreviation

Asthmatics

Astrocytoma

Astrocytoma are a type of cancer of the brain. They originate in a particular kind of glial cells, star-shaped brain cells in the cerebrum called astrocytes. This type of tumor does not usually spread outside the brain and spinal cord and it does not usually affect other organs. Astrocytomas are the most common glioma and can occur in most parts of the brain and occasionally in the spinal cord.

Of Each

Absolute Abstinence

Accelerated Approval

Acrylamide

Acrylamide is a chemical that can form in some foods during high-temperature cooking processes, such as frying, roasting, and baking.

Acrylic Acid

Acrylic acid is used in the production of acrylate esters, superabsorbent polymers, detergents and flocculants. Acrylate esters are mostly used in coatings, adhesives, and elastomers applications, while superabsorbents are used in diapers etc, and most other derivatives are performance chemicals for cleaning or water treatment, also firefighting. Acrylic Acid is a propylene derivative which is produced by propylene vapor-phase oxidation.

Adenine Arabinoside

Affirmative Action

Air Ambulance

Air charter of a private jet, helicopter or turbo-prop certified to provide air transport to medical patients.