Here is a list of abbreviations used in the Journal:
| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
