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Definition of AP

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

AP: AP is a versatile abbreviation. It serves in cardiology to abbreviate angina pectoris (AP) and arterial pressure (AP). In endocrinology, it stands for the anterior pituitary (AP). And in anatomy, AP means anteroposterior, i.e., from front-to-back.

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