Here is a list of abbreviations used in the Journal:
Abbreviation | Definition |
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ACTH | adrenocorticotropic hormone |
ALP | alkaline phosphatase |
ALT | alanine aminotransferase |
ANOVA | Analysis of Variance |
AST | aspartate aminotransferase |
CBC | complete blood count |
CNS | central nervous system |
CSF | cerebral spinal fluid |
HCT | hematocrit |
Hgb or Hb | hemoglobin |
h | hour or hours |
min | minutes |
MLV | modified live virus |
NSAIDs | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs |
OD | right eye |
OS | left eye |
PCR | polymerase chain reaction |
PCV | packed cell volume |
PMNs | polymorphonuclear leukocytes or neutrophils |
QD | daily or every day or once a day |
RBC | red blood cells |
SSRIs | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors |
U.S. or U.S.A. | United States or United States of America |
US | ultrasound |
WBC | white blood cells |