| AAH | atypical adenomatous hyperplasia |
| AIS | adenocarcinoma in situ |
| CT | computed tomography |
| DDR | DNA damage response |
| EVG | Elastic van Gieson |
| GGN | ground-glass nodule |
| HE | hematoxylin and eosin |
| MIA | minimally invasive adenocarcinoma |
| ROS | reactive oxygen species |
| TRU | terminal respiratory unit |
| WHO | World Health Organization |