| Acronym | Meaning |
| FITC | Fluorescein Isothiocyanate |
| HDM | House Dust Mite |
| SPMP | Scanning Proton Microprobe |
| NIRIM | National Institute For Research In Inorganic Materials |
| HPML | High-pressure Mercury Lamp |
| S/MTD | STOL Maneuvering Technology Demonstrator (program) |
| COD | Crack Opening Displacement |
| ACSH | American Council On Science And Health |
| ITMS | Ion Trap Mass Spectrometer |
| PKD | Polycystic Kidney Disease |