Definition of Mac
1. Noun. A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric.
Exact synonyms: Macintosh, Mack, Mackintosh
Terms within: Macintosh, Mackintosh
Specialized synonyms: Oilskin, Slicker
Generic synonyms: Raincoat, Waterproof
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Terms within: Macintosh, Mackintosh
Specialized synonyms: Oilskin, Slicker
Generic synonyms: Raincoat, Waterproof
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Definition of Mac
1. a raincoat [n -S] - See also: raincoat
Medical Definition of Mac
1. A serious opportunistic infection caused by two similar bacteria (Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium intercellulare) found in the soil and dust particles. In AIDS, MAC can spread through the bloodstream to infect lymph nodes, bone marrow, liver, spleen, spinal fluid, lungs and intestinal tract. Typical symptoms of MAC include night sweats, weight loss, fever, fatigue, diarrhoea and enlarged spleen. MAC is usually found in people with CD4 counts below 100. MAC is also called MAI. (09 Oct 1997)
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