| CNS | Central nervous system |
| PNS | Peripheral nervous system |
| MAG | Myelin-associated glycoprotein |
| OMgp | Oligodendrocyte myelin glycoprotein |
| PDMS | Poly(dimethylsiloxane) |
| CNC | Computer numerically controlled |
| PMMA | Poly(methyl methacrylate) |
| AM | Acetoxymethyl |
| SEM | Scanning electron microscope |
| IPA | Isopropyl alcohol |
| DI water | Deionized water |
| E16 | Embryonic day 16 |
| DIV | Days in vitro |
| CSPG | Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan |
| PBS | Phosphate buffered saline |
| FEM | Finite element method |