ANC
n. countable C1 Advanced anc
n. Stands for Anti-Nuclear Antibody. Doctors test for these proteins to check for certain autoimmune diseases, like lupus.
n. Abbreviation for Anti-Nuclear Antibody. An autoantibody directed against components of the cell nucleus; a standard screening marker for systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
The doctor ordered an ANC test to check for lupus.
A positive ANC result suggests an autoimmune condition, so the specialist ordered further blood work.
Usage
Abbreviation for 'antinuclear antibody'. Usually used in the plural ('ANCs') or as a compound modifier ('ANC test').