| AMR | anisotropic magnetoresistance |
| BCI | brain–computer interface |
| CNTs | carbon nanotubes |
| CPE | composite-conductive polyethylene |
| DOS | density of states |
| ERF | event-related field |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| GaN | gallium nitride |
| GRIN | gradient-index |
| MEG | magnetoencephalography |
| MR | magnetoresistive |
| NM | non-magnetic |
| PC | polycarbonate |
| PEC | photoelectrochemical |
| PEG | poly (ethylene glycol) |
| PI | polyimide |
| SNR | signal-to-noise ratio |
| TMR | tunneling magnetoresistance |
| UEA | Utah electrode array |
| AC | alternating current |
| CIP | current-in-plane |
| COC | cyclic olefin copolymer |
| CPs | conductive polymers |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| EMI | electromagnetic interference |
| FM | ferromagnetic |
| fNIRS | functional near-infrared spectroscopy |
| GMR | giant magnetoresistance |
| MEAs | microelectrode arrays |
| MEMS | microelectromechanical systems |
| MTJ | magnetic tunnel junction |
| nT/pT/fT | nano/pico/femto tesla |
| PDMS | polydimethylsiloxane |
| PEDOT | Poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) |
| PLGA | poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) |
| PV | photovoltaic |
| SV | spin-valve |
| TTX | tetrodotoxin |