| Abbreviations | Meaning |
 | NCHS | National Center For Health Statistics |
 | APES | Association Des Pharmaciens Des Établissements De Santé Du Québec |
 | NOYS | National Organizations For Youth Safety |
 | PPS | Prospective Payment System |
 | ÖTSI | Österreichische Turner-Syndrom Initiative |
 | ADVAMED | Advanced Medical Technology Association [Previously: Health Industry Manufacturers Association] |
 | JIMR | Journal Of International Medical Research |
 | ECL | Association Of European Cancer Leagues |
 | ASENT | American Society For Experimental NeuroTherapeutics |
 | HSQ | Health Status Questionnaire |
 | ASPD | Association Of Specialist Providers To Dentists |
 | SPSD | Sociedad Peruana De Sindrome Down |
 | TACME | Texas Alliance For Continuing Medical Education |
 | MVR | Microvascular Research |
 | IEF | International Eye Foundation |