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APS

Abbreviation for adenosine 5'-phosphosulfate.

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attending physician statement

A form of evidence of a person’s insurability, where an insurer’s underwriting organisation relies on physician's office notes, labs, X-rays and operative notes to determine an applicant's state of health in lieu of requiring a medical exam.

APSs are normally supplied by doctors at the request of the underwriter, subject to applicable state laws and regulations relating to the patient's right to privacy.

APS

Abbreviation for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome; adenosine 5'-phosphosulfate.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

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The participants of the walk expressed solidarity with the parents of martyrs of APS.

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The APS locks into the proper position by lining up a series of pins on the workpiece or workholding with APS bases mounted on the machine.