| Acronym | Meaning |
| GX | Generalized Exchange |
| SMC | Smooth Muscle Cell |
| CESARS | Chemical Evaluation Search And Retrieval System |
| FAPS | Field-effect-addressable Potentiometric Sensor |
| IMC | Intermetallic Matrix Composite |
| SIMOX | Separation By Implanted Oxygen |
| MSO | Modified Slater Orbital |
| PCI | Positive-ion Chemical Ionization (mass Spectrometry) |
| STEAMER | Slow Turning Echo Amplitude Modulation And Echo Reduction |
| ASCB | American Society For Cell Biology |