When specializing in a field, it is common to use and come across acronyms. In some cases, acronyms break the perimeter of the field and start being used by people at large. It is handy to say DNA rather than Deoxyribonucleic acid, so it is no wonder why many acronyms populate our everyday language.
In many cases, however, acronyms are a small barrier for people becoming familiar with a field.