Table 1 List of abbreviations in alphabetical order
Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
4-PCH | 4-Phenylcyclohexene |
AChE | Acetylcholinesterase |
BFR | Brominated fire retardants |
BII | Breast implant illness |
CI | Chemical intolerance |
CYP | Cytochrome P450 |
EI | Environmental illness |
EMU | Environmental medical unit |
ENT | Ear, nose, and throat |
EPA | Environmental Protection Agency |
IEI | Idiopathic environmental intolerance |
IgE | Immunoglobulin-E |
MCS | Multiple chemical sensitivity |
mVOCs | Mold VOCs |
OP | Organophosphate |
OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
PAHs | Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons |
PB | Pyridostigmine bromide |
PCBs | Polychlorinated biphenyls |
QEESI | Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory |
SVOC | Semi-volatile organic compounds |
TILT | Toxicant-induced loss of tolerance |
TMJ | Temporomandibular jaw-joint |
VOC | Volatile organic compounds |
WTC | World Trade Center |