Definition of Adenomatous polyposis coli

Adenomatous polyposis coli: See: APC (meaning 3).

Definition of Acu-

Acu-: A combining form indicating a relationship to a needle. As in acupuncture. From the Latin acus meaning needle.

Definition of Acapnia

Acapnia: Less than the normal level of
carbon dioxide in the blood. The opposite of hypercapnia. The origin
of the word "acapnia" is curious. It comes from the Greek "a-"
meaning "without" + "kapnos" meaning "smoke" so acapnia literally
means "smokeless" referring to carbon dioxide which is a principal
part of smoke.

Definition of Abstemious

Abstemious: Marked by restraint, especially in the consumption of food or alcohol.
From the Latin prefix "abs-," meaning "from" or "away," and the Latin noun "temetum," meaning "intoxicating drink."