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APAP en · NOUN

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. (abbreviation, countable, uncountable) para-acetylaminophenol (acetaminophen / paracetamol / tylenol), a particular kind of painkiller and fever-reducer generally available over the counter.
2. (abbreviation, countable, qualifier:medical device, uncountable) a mode of respiratory ventilation, which automatically provides pressure into the airway
3. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, ellipsis, qualifier:medical device, uncountable) a mode of respiratory ventilation, which automatically provides pressure into the airway ▸ Ellipsis of APAP machine.
   alt of APAP machine

Forms

Coordinates

ibuprofen · ASA · NSAID

Relateds

BiPAP · PAP · CPAP

Synonyms

Tylenol · paracetamol · acetaminophen

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