| AFM | Atomic force microscopy |
| DLS | Dynamic light scattering |
| ELISA | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| EV | Extracellular vesicle |
| FCS | Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy |
| FSC | Forward scatter |
| MV | Microvesicle |
| MVB | Multivesicular body |
| NTA | Nanoparticle tracking analysis |
| SSC | Side scatter |
| STED | Stimulated emission depletion microscopy |
| TEM | Transmission electron microscopy |