(statistics) Any systematic procedure for statistically combining the results of many different studies. / (statistics) An analysis resulting from combining the results of diverse statistical studies.

(medicine, immunology) Initialism of absolute neutrophil count: a blood test measuring the number of neutrophil granulocytes. / (healthcare) Initialism of antenatal care.

Initialism of African National Congress.

(transitive, idiomatic) To punish someone so as to give a warning to others.

It is impossible to change people's habits, traits, or mindset.

(molecular biology) A laboratory technique, akin to Southern blot analysis, used to identify RNA fragments.

(molecular biology) A technique whereby biological molecules (especially DNA fragments) are separated by electrophoresis and then transferred from a gel to an immobilizing medium, under the influence of an electric field, for analysis.

(molecular biology) A laboratory technique, akin to Southern blot analysis, used to identify antibodies and other proteins.

An ethnic group found in Manipur in India, and in Burma/Myanmar, closely related to the Kuki people.

An individual member of that ethnic group.