| Acronym | Meaning |
| GSA | Geological Society Of America |
| LPFG | Long-period Fiber Grating |
| ADA | American Diabetes Association |
| ADIOS | Asian Dust Inputs To The Ocean System |
| MAO | Monoamine Oxidase |
| REACCS | Reaction Access System |
| PSM | Process Safety Management |
| AQS | Ambient Quality Standard |
| PLTD | Phospholipid Transfer Protein |
| CPEO | Chronic Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia |