anc

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abbreviation (1)

ancient

ANC

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abbreviation (2)

African National Congress

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“Anc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anc. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

ANC

abbreviation
absolute neutrophil count

Note: The absolute neutrophil count is a measure of the number of white blood cells that are neutrophils in a definite volume (usually a milliliter) of blood. A low absolute neutrophil count is indicative of neutropenia, which increases an affected person's risk of infection.

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