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. 2022 May 5;11(9):1548. doi: 10.3390/cells11091548
Terminology and Abbreviations (in alphabetical order)
BMI Body mass index
CDC Center for disease control
CRP C-reactive protein
sENG Serum Endoglin
FGR Fetal growth restriction
sFlt-1 Circulating soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1
GDM Gestational diabetes mellitus
GWG Gestational weight gain
HDL High Density Lipoprotein
HDP Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
HLA-G Human leukocyte antigen Class I, G
HTN Hypertension
IOM International Organization for Migration
LDL Low Density Lipoprotein
LGA Large for gestational age
PAH Pregnancy associated hypertension
PE Pre-eclampsia
PIGF Placental growth factor
SGA Small for gestational age
VEGF Vascular endothelial growth factor
WHO World health organization
WHOMCS WHO multi-country survey