| Acronym | Meaning |
| CIOMS | Council For International Organizations Of Medical Sciences |
| IMAGE | Integrated Molecular Analysis Of Gene Expression |
| RLGS | Restriction Landmark Genomic Scanning |
| TCR | T-cell Receptor |
| GDB | Genome Database |
| ERDA | Energy Research And Development Administration |
| ASM | American Society For Microbiology |
| UMDS | United Medical & Dental Schools (Univ. Of London) |
| MRC | Medical Research Council |
| EDS | Electronic Data Submission |