Tag: Institutional Acronyms

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Global Biome

A biome /ˈbaɪoʊm/ is a community of plants and animals that have common characteristics for the environment they exist in. They can be found over a range of continents. Biomes are distinct biological communities that have formed in response to a shared physical climate.[1][2] “Biome” is a broader term than “habitat“; any biome can comprise […]

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Institutional Acronyms

AAPAA American Academy of Psychiatrists in Alcoholism and Addiction ABMS American Board of Medical Specialties ABPN American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology ACTH adrenocorticotrophic hormone ADAMHA Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration ADD Antiepileptic Drug Development Program ADEPT Alcohol and Drug Education for Physician Training AFDC Aid to Families with Dependent Children AIDS acquired […]