| CBMN | Cytokinesis-block micronucleus |
| MNi | Micronuclei |
| BN | Binucleated |
| FISH | Fluorescence in situ hybridization |
| PBMCS | Peripheral blood mononuclear cells |
| PBS | Phosphate buffered saline |
| FCS | Fetal calf serum |
| DMSO | Dimethylsulfoxide |
| cRPMI | Complete RPMI |
| PHA-L | Phytohaemagglutanin-L |
| SARRP | Small animal radiation research platform |
| NDI | Nuclear division index |
| CV | Coefficient of variation |
| WBC | Whole blood cultures |
| w | Weeks |
| DSB | Double stranded break |