| Acronym | Meaning |
| CVS | Cardiovascular Effects |
| MACHO | Massive Compact Halo Object |
| BEEM | Ballistic Electron Emission Microscopy |
| BS | Backscattering Spectroscopy |
| GTA | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding |
| ADA | American Diabetes Association |
| TCR | Temperature Coefficient Of Resistance |
| NCCLS | National Committee For Clinical Laboratory Standards |
| ARAS | Atomic Resonance Absorption Spectroscopy |
| MP | Model Potential |