| PE | Preeclampsia |
| GHSR-1a | Growth hormone secretagogue receptor-1a |
| IHC | Immunohistochemistry |
| LPS | Lipopolysaccharide |
| FGR | Fetal growth restriction |
| SA | Spiral artery |
| DMs | Decidual macrophages |
| BMI | Body mass index |
| SBP | Systolic blood pressure |
| DBP | Diastolic blood pressure |
| PBS | Phosphate-buffered saline |
| HRP | Horseradish peroxidase |
| DAB | Diaminobenzidine |
| SD | Sprague Dawley |
| GD | Gestational day |
| SPF | Specific pathogen-free |
| H&E | Hematoxylin–eosin |
| PAS | Periodic acid–Schiff |
| OCT | Optimal cutting temperature |
| α-CK7 | α-cytokeratin 7 |
| α-SMA | α-smooth muscle actin |