A p c
pharmacology. aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine: a compound formerly used in headache and cold remedies.
facetious. any all-purpose cure.
armored personnel carrier.
also, a.p.c (for defs 1, 2).
apc
noun
acetylsalicylic acid, phenacetin, and caffeine; the mixture formerly used in headache and cold tablets
(austral, old-fashioned, slang) a quick wash
word origin
for sense 2: abbreviation for armpits and crotch
apc abbr.
acetylsalicylic acid, phenacetin, and caffeine (combined as an antipyretic and -n-lgesic)
antigen-presenting cell
alien property custodian
armored personnel carrier
aspirin, phenacetin, and caffeine
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