| 3D | Three-dimensional |
| 4D | Four-dimensional (time-responsive) bioprinting |
| AI | Artificial intelligence |
| BBB | Blood–brain barrier |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| DAPI | 4′,6-diamidino-2-phenylindole |
| dECM | Decellularized extracellular matrix |
| DLP | Digital light processing |
| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| EHD | Electrohydrodynamic |
| GelMA | Gelatin methacryloyl |
| GFP | Green fluorescent protein |
| HA | Hyaluronic acid |
| MAP2 | Microtubule-associated protein 2 |
| NGF | Nerve growth factor |
| NPCs | Neural progenitor cells |
| NTE | Neural tissue engineering |
| PCL | Polycaprolactone |
| PEDOT:PSS | Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) |
| PEG | Polyethylene glycol |
| PLA | Polylactic acid |
| PNS | Peripheral nervous system |
| PST | Phase separation technique |
| TBR1 | T-box brain transcription factor 1 |
| VEGF | Vascular endothelial growth factor |