| ACL | anterior cruciate ligament |
| ADSC | adipose-derived stem cell |
| CINC-1 | chemoattractant-1 |
| CS/Gl | chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate |
| ECM | extracellular matrix |
| IL | interleukin |
| LED | light-emitting diode |
| MIA | monoidoacetate |
| MMP | matrix metalloproteinase |
| MSC | mesenchymal stem cells |
| NIR | near-infrared |
| NO | nitric oxide |
| NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| OA | osteoarthritis |
| OARSI | Osteoarthritis Research Society International |
| PBMT | photobiomodulation therapy |
| PGE2 | prostaglandin E2 |
| ROS | reactive oxygen species |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |