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Acronym Acrimony.

Authors :
Goodman, Brenda
Source :
Scientific American. Nov2001, Vol. 285 Issue 5, p21. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Discusses the use of acronyms in the scientific community and questions the efficiency of acronyms. Use of acronyms to provide memorable names for products and ideas; Discussion of the success of Multiple Outcomes of Raloxifene Evaluation (MORE), despite its limited efficacy as a designer estrogen for hormone replacement therapy; Issue of medical ethics and acronyms. INSET: LIGHT ON THE LINGO.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
285
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
5327516
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican1101-21