| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADS | Appraisal of Diabetes Scale |
| ADS | Attribution Data Set |
| ADSF | adipocyte-specific secretory factor |
| ADSF | adipose tissue-specific secretory factor (resistin) |
| ADSU | Automatic Distress Signal Unit |
| ADSW | Association of Directors of Social Work |
| ADT | adenosine triphosphate |
| ADT | admissions, discharges and transfers |
| ADT | agar diffusion test |
| ADT | alternate day therapy |
| ADT | antigen detection test |
| ADV | adefovir dipivoxil |
| ADV | adenovirus |
| ADV | adenovirus vector |
| ADV | adventitia |
| ADV | advocate |
| ADV | average daily volume |
| AE | Accident and Emergency |
| AEC | absolute eosinophil count |
| AEC | anion exchange chromatography |