| ASC | Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell |
| CPT | Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia |
| CSBD | Critical-sized bone defect |
| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| ELISA | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| eLSS | Extended Lane and Sandhu Scale |
| FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration |
| GMP | Good Manufacturing Practice |
| GS | Grafting surgery |
| HA/TCP | Hydroxyapatite/beta-tricalcium phosphate |
| IGF-1 | Insulin-like growth factor-1 |
| IHC | Immunohistochemistry |
| ODD | Orphan Drug Designation |
| rhBMP | Recombinant human bone morphogenic protein |
| μCT | Micro-computed tomography |
| VEGF | Vascular endothelial growth factor |