ABSTRACT
TA — See temporary abeyance. tablespoon (Tbsp) — A measurement of volume equal
to 3 teaspoons. tableware — All multiuse eating and drinking utensils. TAC — See toxic air contaminant. tachycardia — A cardiac rhythm in which the myocar-
dium contracts at a rate >100 beats per minute. tachypnea — Very rapid, abnormal respirations. tactile receptor — Sensory receptor in the skin that
detects a light pressure. TAD — Acronym for technical assistance document. Taenia saginata — A species of tapeworm that is found
in the tissues of cattle during its larval stage and which infests the intestines of humans in its adult form.
