Abbreviation |
Meaning |
ACE |
Angiotensin-converting enzyme |
AMPK |
Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase |
ATP |
Adenosine triphosphate |
COPD |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
COX |
Cyclooxygenase |
CPR |
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CVD |
Cardiovascular disease |
DNA |
Deoxyribonucleic acid |
DPP |
Dipeptidyl peptidase |
GABA |
Gamma-aminobutyric acid |
GORD |
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease |
HMG CoA |
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A |
MRSA |
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus |
OTC |
Over-the-counter |
PDE |
Phosphodiesterase |
SLGT2 |
Sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 |
SNRI |
Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor |
SSRI |
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
VTE |
Venous thromboembolism |