| Acronym | Meaning |
| CSF | Colony-stimulating Factor |
| CETP | Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein |
| TIG | Tungsten Inert Gas (welding) |
| LPMA | Laser-probe Microanalysis |
| LNO | Localized Natural Spin Orbital |
| NTA | Nitrilotriacetic Acid |
| CSOM | Confocal Scanning Optical Microscopy |
| MRAIRS | Multiple Reflection-absorption Infrared Spectroscopy |
| CRD | Cavity Ring Down |
| MMR | Mismatch Repair |