APC

1.
Pharmacology. aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine: a compound formerly used in headache and cold remedies.
2.
Facetious. any all-purpose cure.
3.
armored personnel carrier.
Also, A.P.C (for defs 1, 2).
Examples from the web for APC
  • And uk divisions of worldwide couriers such as APC overnight, fedex, dhl, ups and tnt.
British Dictionary definitions for APC

APC

noun
1.
acetylsalicylic acid, phenacetin, and caffeine; the mixture formerly used in headache and cold tablets
2.
(Austral, old-fashioned, slang) a quick wash
Word Origin
for sense 2: abbreviation for armpits and crotch
APC in Medicine

APC abbr.

  1. acetylsalicylic acid, phenacetin, and caffeine (combined as an antipyretic and analgesic)

  2. antigen-presenting cell

APC in Technology


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Related Abbreviations for APC

APC

  1. alien property custodian
  2. armored personnel carrier
  3. aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine