| Acronym | Meaning |
| SBH | Sequencing By Hybridization |
| GBASE | Genome Database Of The Mouse |
| NIGMS | Natl. Institute Of General Medical Sciences |
| NYAS | New York Academy Of Science |
| MB | Megabase |
| CIOMS | Council For International Organizations Of Medical Sciences |
| ISMB | Intelligent Systems For Molecular Biology |
| HLA | Human Leukocyte Antigen |
| CDC | Centers For Disease Control |
| ABRF | Association Of Biomolecular Resource Facilities |