| Acronym | Meaning |
| CARD | Caspase Recruitment Domain |
| PQCD | Perturbative Quantum Chromodynamics |
| LSP | Liquid-stabilized Plasma |
| LEERM | Low Energy Electron Reflection Microscopy |
| PDT | Photodynamic Therapy |
| ISBN | International Standard Book Number |
| QPD | Quadrature Phase Detection |
| NPTN | National Pesticide Telecommunications Network |
| HNLC | High-nutrient Low-chlorophyll |
| DISC | Death-inducing Signaling Complex |