ANC

Definitions

1. Initialism of absolute neutrophil count, a blood test measuring the number of neutrophil granulocytes.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
2. Initialism of African National Congress.
   South-Africa, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
3. Initialism of antenatal care.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
4. Initialism of active noise control or active noise cancellation.
   abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable
5. Initialism of antenuptial contract.
   South-Africa, abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“On November 28 Jane's bloodwork chart provided the exaltation we looked for. The column for ANCs, resolutely 0 day after day, showed the figure⟳ 1. The single ANC was evidence that the new marrow was engrafting, beginning to produce⟳ a new immune system, the most significant marker in the journey of the hundred days.”

“Once all the votes are counted, if the ANC remains below 50% it will be forced to enter⟳ a coalition with one or more parties. Depending on how low its support⟳ dips, it may need⟳ to form⟳ a deal⟳ with one of the larger opposition parties such as the DA or EFF to remain⟳ in power.”

CEFR level