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Acronyms and Abbreviations
ACh
acetylcholine
AChE
acetylcholinesterase
AFTAC
Air Force Technical Applications Center
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
ALP
alkaline phosphatase
APA
American Psychiatric Association
ATP
adenosine triphosphate
ATSDR
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
A-V
atrioventricular
AVIP
Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program
BBB
blood–brain barrier
BEIR
Committee on the Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation
BMG
beta2-microglobulin
BuChE
butyrylcholinesterase
CARC
chemical agent-resistant coating
CAS
Chemical Abstracts Service
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CEDR
Comprehensive Epidemiology Data Resource (DOE)
CFS
chronic fatigue syndrome
CHPPM
Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (U.S. Army)
CI
confidence interval
CIA
Central Intelligence Agency
CNS
central nervous system
CW
chemical warfare
DBS
Division of Biological Standards
DEET
N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid
DoD
Department of Defense
DOE
Department of Energy
DSM-III
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition
DTP
diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis
DU
depleted uranium
EAE
experimental allergic encephalomyelitis
EEG
electroencephalogram
EKG
electrocardiogram
EF
edema factor
ELISA
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
EMG
electromyography
ERP
event-related potential
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
FEV
forced expiratory volume
FFMPC
Fernald Feed Materials Production Center
FOIA
Freedom of Information Act
FR
fixed ratio
FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
GABA
gamma-aminobutyric acid
GAO
General Accounting Office
GC-MS
gas chromatograph–mass spectroscopy
gd
gestational day
GGT
gamma-glutamyltransferase
GH
growth hormone
GHRH
GH-releasing hormone
Hg
mercury
HI-6
1-[[[4-(aminocarbonyl)pyridinio]methoxy]methyl]-2-(hydroxyimino)methyl]-pyridinium dichloride monohydrate
HIAA
5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid
HIB
Haemophilus influenzae type B
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
HLA
human leukocyte antigen
HPA
hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal
HSV
herpes simplex virus
HT
5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin)
IC
immunoconglutinin
ICD-9-CM
International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification
ICRP
International Commission on Radiological Protection
IDPN
iminodipropionitrile
Ig
immunoglobulin
i.m.
intramuscular
IMPA
isopropyl methylphosphonic acid
IND
Investigational New Drug
IOM
Institute of Medicine
IPV
inactivated poliovirus vaccine
IRS
Internal Revenue Service
i.v.
intravenous
LD50
median lethal dose
LDH
lactate dehydrogenase
LF
lethal factor
LH
luteinizing hormone
MCS
multiple chemical sensitivity
MDPH
Michigan Department of Public Health
MeSH
Medical Subject Headings
MHC
major histocompatibility complex
MMPI
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
MMR
measles–mumps–rubella
MPA
methylphosphonic acid
mRNA
messenger ribonucleic acid
MSAEFI
Monitoring System for Adverse Events Following Immunization
MTD
maximum tolerated dose
MTP
muramyl tripeptide
NAG
N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase
NIAID
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
NIH
National Institutes of Health
NIOSH
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NLM
National Library of Medicine
NP
neuropsychological
NRC
National Research Council
NTE
neuropathy target esterase
NTIS
National Technical Information Service
OCLC
Online Computer Library Center
OP
organophosphate
OPIDN
organophosphate-induced delayed neuropathy
OPV
oral polio vaccine
OR
odds ratio
OSAGWI
Office of the Special Assistant for Gulf War Illnesses (DoD)
PEmax, Pimax
peak expiratory flow, peak inspiratory flow
PA
protective antigen
PAC
Presidential Advisory Committee
PAH
p-aminohippurate
2-PAM
praloxidime chloride
PB
pyridostigmine bromide
PD
pharmacodynamics
PEF
peak expiratory flow
PEP
primate equilibrium platform
PK
pharmacokinetics
PL
prolactin
POMC
pro-opiomelanocortin
PON1
paraoxonase/arylesterase 1
PPS
postpoliomyelitis syndrome
PTSD
posttraumatic stress disorder
PVR
peripheral vascular resistance
Rc
airway resistance
RBC
red blood cell
REM
rapid eye movement
RF
rheumatoid factor
RNA
ribonucleic acid
RNMCB
Reserve Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
RR
relative risk
SAM
surface-to-air missile
s.c.
subcutaneous
SCID-NP
Structured Clinical Interview
SF-36
Short Form-36 (Medical Outcome Study)
SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
SMR
standardized mortality ratio
SSA
Social Security Administration
SWA
Southwest Asia
Ta
tantalum
TNF
tumor necrosis factor
TOCP
tri-o-cresyl phosphate
U
uranium
U.K.
United Kingdom
UNSCOM
United Nations Special Commission on Iraq
USAMRIID
U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
U.S. NRC
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
VA
Department of Veterans Affairs (formerly, Veterans Administration)
VAERS
Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System
VC
vital capacity
WHO
World Health Organization