| BMI-z | body mass index z-scores |
| BMPR1B | bone morphogenetic protein receptor type 1B |
| BMSC | bone marrow-derived stromal cells |
| CPED1 | cadherin-like and PC-esterase domain containing 1 |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| DMR | differentially methylated region |
| DNAm | DNA methylation |
| DNMT | DNA methyltransferase |
| EWAS | epigenome-wide association study |
| FAM3C | family with sequence similarity 3 member C |
| FMN1 | formin 1 |
| GCT | glucose challenge test |
| GDM | gestational diabetes mellitus |
| Gen3G | Genetics of Glucose regulation in Gestation and Growth |
| HDL-C | high-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| IQR | interquartile range |
| LDL-C | low-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| MAGI2 | membrane-associated guanylate kinase |
| QC | quality control |
| RIN | RNA integrity number |
| SKAP2 | Src kinase-associated phosphoprotein 2 |
| SS | suprascapular |
| ST | skinfold thickness |
| TFAP2E | transcription factor AP-2 epsilon |
| TR | tricipital |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| WNT16 | Wnt family member 16 |