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Definition of Ana

1. Noun. Mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu.

2. Noun. A collection of anecdotes about a person or place.

Definition of Ana

1. adv. Of each; an equal quantity; as, wine and honey, ana (or, contracted, aa), &?; ij., that is, of wine and honey, each, two ounces.

Definition of Ana

1. a collection of miscellaneous information about a particular subject [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ana

1. Antinuclear antibody is an antibody that react against components of the cell nucleus such as DNA, RNA, histone or non-histone proteins. These antibodies are present in a variety of immunologic or autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, scleroderma, Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis and in persons taking hydralazine, procainamide or isoniazid. A serologic measurement for antinuclear antibodies can aid in the diagnosis of unexplained arthritis, rashes or chest pains. Acronym: ANA (12 Jan 1998)

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Ana

amyotrophy amyotrophy amyotropic lateral sclerosis amyous amytal Amytal amytals amyxia amyxorrhoea Amy Lowell

Amy Lyon amzel Am antigens AN ANA ana (current term) Anabaena anabaena anabaenas Anabantidae

Anabaptism anabaptisms Anabaptist Anabaptist denomination anabas Anabas anabases anabasine anabasis anabasis

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