| Acronym | Meaning |
| PIMC | Path-integral Monte-Carlo |
| CFS | Continuous Flow System |
| DOPAC | 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic Acid |
| HREM | High-resolution Electron Microscopy |
| TMJ | Temporomandibular Joint |
| HAMA | Human Anti-mouse Antibody |
| SEAC | Surface-enhanced Affinity Capture |
| CIR | Cylindrical Internal Reflection |
| CBA | Cost-Benefit Analysis |
| QLSM | Quadratic Least-squares Method (variational For Scattering) |