aps

IPA/ˈaps/
IPA/ˈæps/

aps — abbreviation

1. the medical abbreviation for antiphospholipid syndrome, an autoimmune condition

1.縮寫C1
釋義

the medical abbreviation for antiphospholipid syndrome, an autoimmune condition that makes blood clots and some pregnancy complications more likely

例句

After two unexplained miscarriages, Devika's doctor tested her for APS.

test for APS after repeated miscarriage

The nurse told Karim that APS can raise the risk of blood clots.

APS linked with higher clot risk

同義詞
  • antiphospholipid syndrome

    the full medical name, used on first mention in patient information and formal writing

  • Hughes syndrome

    an older alternative name still seen in some medical sources and patient communities

文法句型

have APS

be diagnosed with APS

test for APS

用法筆記

APS appears often in clinic notes and patient support groups. In general writing, people usually give the full name first and then use the letters APS afterward.

常見錯誤

❌APS is a single blood clot.
✅APS is a syndrome that can lead to blood clots.
💡APS names the condition, not one clot.
❌APS only matters during pregnancy.
✅APS can affect anyone, though it is often discussed in pregnancy care.
💡Pregnancy problems are one common effect, not the whole condition.