| MM | Multiple myeloma |
| MRD | Minimal residual disease |
| CBC | Complete blood count |
| PAD | Bortezomib/adriamycin/dexamethasone |
| ASCT | Autologous stem cell transplantation |
| NEU | Neutrophil count |
| PLT | Platelet count |
| LMR | Lymphocyte monocyte ratio |
| PFS | Progression-free survival |
| OS | Overall survival |
| ROC | Receiver operating characteristic |
| AUC | Area under the curve |
| FCI | Flow cytometric immunophenotyping |