Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
A serious disease of the immune system caused by a human immuno-deficency virus (HIV).
Lexicon
Acr –
Acr – Prefix – extremity; Eg acromegaly
Acromegaly
A chronic metabolic disorder caused by the presence of too much growth hormone.
Acromion
The outer end of the scapula to which the collarbone is attached.
Acroparesthesia
Localised pain in the extremities.
Acrophobia
Localised pain in the extremities.
Act on
To do something because of information received.
Act Out
To take part in socially inappropriate behavior as a sign of psychological or emotional stress.
Act Up
To behave badly.
Actin
A protein found in muscles that is part of muscle contraction along with a second protein – myosin.