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Aerobe

Organism that requires oxygen for survival.

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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)

AHRQ is the lead Federal agency charged with improving the quality, safety, efficiency, and…

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AAD

Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea

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AAMI

Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation

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AATCC

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

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Abduction

Movement of a body part away from the central plane of the body, as…

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Ablation

Surgical excision or amputation of a body part or tissue, or destruction of its…

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Abscess

A cavity filled with pus and surrounded by inflamed tissue. Sterile abscesses are caused…

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Absorbable Dusting Powder

A glove donning powder consisting of cornstarch cross-linked with epichlorohydrin or phosphorus oxychloride with…

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AC

Assist Control Ventilation

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