APAP
Meanings
noun
- para-acetylaminophenol (acetaminophen / paracetamol / tylenol), a particular kind of painkiller and fever-reducer generally available over the counter.
- a mode of respiratory ventilation, which automatically provides pressure into the airway
- Ellipsis of APAP machine.
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Etymology
Abbreviation * (pharmaceutical drug): Initialism of N-acetyl-para-aminophenol. * (medical device): Acronym of Automatic Positive Airway Pressure.
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