| 2D | Two-dimensional |
| 3D | Three-dimensional |
| ECM | Extracellular matrix |
| ER | Estrogen receptor |
| HER2 | Human epidermal growth factor receptor |
| µg | Microgravity (r-µg, real microgravity; s-µg, simulated microgravity) |
| MCS | Multicellular spheroids |
| RCCS | Rotary Cell Culture System |
| RPM | Random Positioning Machine |
| RWV | Rotating Wall Vessel |
| PR | Progesterone receptor |