| BN | binucleated |
| CBMN | cytokinesis-block micronucleus |
| cGAS | cyclic GMP-AMP synthase |
| CIN | chromosomal instability |
| FISH | fluorescence in situ hybridisation |
| MN | micronucleus |
| MNi | micronuclei |
| NBUDs | nuclear buds |
| NPBs | nucleoplasmic bridges |
| PNA | peptide nucleic acid |
| RBCs | red blood cells |
| STING | Stimulator of Interferon Genes |
| UFBs | ultra-fine bridges |