APAP

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. para-acetylaminophenol (acetaminophen / paracetamol / tylenol), a particular kind of painkiller and fever-reducer generally available over the counter.
  2. a mode of respiratory ventilation, which automatically provides pressure into the airway
  3. Ellipsis of APAP machine.

Word forms

APAP APAPs

Etymology

Abbreviation * (pharmaceutical drug): Initialism of N-acetyl-para-aminophenol. * (medical device): Acronym of Automatic Positive Airway Pressure.

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