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APC

American  
Also A.P.C.

abbreviation

  1. Pharmacology. aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine: a compound formerly used in headache and cold remedies.

  2. Facetious. any all-purpose cure.

  3. armored personnel carrier.

APC British  

noun

  1. acetylsalicylic acid, phenacetin, and caffeine; the mixture formerly used in headache and cold tablets

  2. old-fashioned a quick wash

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Etymology

Origin of APC

for sense 2: abbreviation for armpits and crotch

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