AC British medicine Abbreviation

Alcoholic

Adenylate Cyclase

Adenylate cyclase occur throughout the animal kingdom and play diverse roles in cell regulation. In bacteria, the enzyme may be regulated in response to nutrients or it may constitute a toxic factor in mammals.

Adherent Cell

Adrenal Cortex

The adrenal cortex is the outer portion of the adrenal gland and it produces steroid hormones, which regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and mineralocorticoid hormones, which regulate salt and water balance in the body.

Absorption Coefficient

Amount of radiation absorbed by a given surface when expressed as a proportion of the radiation falling on it

Abdominal Compression

Acetyl

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine. TCM theory and practice are not based upon scientific knowledge, and acupuncture is a pseudoscience. There are a diverse range of acupuncture theories based on different philosophies, and techniques vary depending on the country.

ante cibum–before meals

Alcoholic Cirrhosis