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  • AHF

    Antihemophilic Factor

  • AHF (Antihemophilic Factor)

    A family of whole-blood proteins that initiate blood clotting. Some of these proteins, such as factor VIII, can be used to treat hemophilia.

  • AHFS

    American Hospital Association

  • AHI

    Animal Health Institute

  • AHIC

    American Health Information Community

  • AHJ

    Authority Having Jurisdiction

  • AHRQ

    Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research (formerly AHCPR) (DHHS)

  • AHU

    Air Handling Unit

  • AIA

    American Insurance Association

  • AIA

    American Institute of Architects

  • AIChE

    American Institute of Chemical Engineers

  • AICRC

    Association of Independent Clinical Research Contractors (United Kingdom)

  • AID

    Agency for International Development

  • AIDS

    Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

  • AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)

    A severe immunological disorder caused by the retrovirus HIV, resulting in a defect in cell-mediated immune response that is manifested by increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and to certain rare cancers, especially Kaposi's sarcoma. Primarily venereal routes transmit it or exposure to contaminated blood or blood products.

  • AIHA

    American Industrial Hygiene Association

  • AIM

    Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility

  • AIM

    Active Ingredient Manufacturer

  • AIMBE

    American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering

  • AIMDD

    Active Implantable Medical Device Directive

  • AIN

    Food Additive Identification Number (ORA AofC code)

  • AIP

    Archival Information Package

  • AIP

    Abbreviated Inspection Policy

  • Air Change Rate

    The number of times the total air volume of a defined space is replaced in a given unit of time. This is computed by dividing the total volume of the subject space (in cubic feet) into the total volume of air exhausted from (or supplied to) the space per unit of time.

  • Air Cleaners

    Filtration systems that may be freestanding or installed in a ceiling or wall to remove contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, and dust from the air. Air cleaners may incorporate HEPA filters.