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"ANA" is an abbreviation which is often translated as "ANA", and "Maria" is a proper noun which is often translated as "María". Learn more about the difference between "ANA" and "Maria" below.
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An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or group of words (e.g., "UFO" = "unidentified flying object"; "p." = "page").
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I renewed my nursing credentials through the ANA.Renové mis credenciales de enfermería a través de ANA.
