| Abbreviations | Meaning |
 | AAOS | American Academy Of Orthopedic Surgeons; American Association Of Osteopathic Specialists |
 | NLA | National Leukemia Association; Neuroleptoanesthesia; Normal Lactase Activity |
 | NSCC | National Society For Crippled Children |
 | RSPH | Royal Society For The Promotion Of Health |
 | ASHET | American Society For Health Manpower Education And Training |
 | CSGBI | Cardiac Society Of Great Britain And Ireland |
 | ASLIB | Association Of Special Libraries And Information Bureau |
 | AAMR | American Academy Of Mental Retardation |
 | IAFC | International Association Of Fire Chiefs |
 | BDA | Balloon Dilation Angioplasty ; British Dental Association |
 | BOA | British Orthopaedic Association |
 | ICS | International College Of Surgeons |
 | ISMHC | International Society Of Medical Hydrology And Climatology |
 | DCOG | Diploma Of The College Of Obstetricians And Gynaecologists |
 | SCS | Society Of Clinical Surgery |