anc

noun

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of absolute neutrophil count, a blood test measuring the number of neutrophil granulocytes.

   “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.”

2. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of antenatal care.
3. (abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of active noise control or active noise cancellation.
4. (South-Africa, abbreviation, alt-of, countable, initialism, uncountable)Initialism of antenuptial contract.

name

1. (South-Africa, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism)Initialism of African National Congress.

   “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.”