| Acronym | Meaning |
| HNGF | Human Nerve Growth Factor |
| SSFDC | Solid-state Floppy-disk Card (SmartMedia) |
| VFD | Vacuum Fluorescent Display |
| CFEM | Combined Fates And Effects Model |
| LAL | Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (endotoxin Test) |
| BCP | Biphasic Calcium Phosphate |
| LQR | Linear Quadratic Regulator |
| GMCC | Geophysical Monitoring For Climate Change |
| DFA | Dual Fouling Apparatus |
| EP | Extraction Procedure |