\ ˈa-nə
\
\
Definition of ana
(Entry 1 of 5)
: of each an equal quantity
—used in writing prescriptions
ana
noun
\ ˈa-nə
, ˈä-
, ˈā- \
, ˈä-
, ˈā- \
plural ana or anas
Definition of ana (Entry 2 of 5)
1
: a collection of the memorable sayings of a person
2
: a collection of anecdotes or interesting information about a person or a place
ANA
abbreviationDefinition of ANA (Entry 3 of 5)
American Nurses Association
ana-
prefix
variants:
or an-
Definition of ana- (Entry 4 of 5)
1
: up : upward
anabolism
2
: back : backward
anatropous
-ana
plural noun suffix
variants:
or -iana
Definition of -ana (Entry 5 of 5)
: collected items of information especially anecdotal or bibliographical concerning
Americana
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ana
adverb
\ ˈan-ə
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Medical Definition of ana
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of each an equal quantity
—used in writing prescriptions
ANA
abbreviationMedical Definition of ANA (Entry 2 of 2)
1
American Nurses Association
2
antinuclear antibodies; antinuclear antibody
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