| AI | Artificial Intelligence |
| ANN | Artificial Neural Network |
| AUC | an area under the ROC curve |
| CAD | computer-aided diagnosis |
| CNN | convolutional neural network |
| DL | Deep-Learning |
| FFPE | formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded |
| FFT | Fast Fourier Transform |
| FNAB | fine needle aspiration biopsy |
| FS | frozen section |
| NPV | negative predictive value |
| PESI-MS | probe electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry |
| PTC | papillary thyroid carcinoma |
| ROC | receiver operating characteristic |
| ROI | region of interest |
| SPECT | single-photon emission computed tomography |
| SVM | support vector machine |
| TBSRTC | The Bethesda System for the Reporting of Thyroid Cytopathology |
| US | ultrasound |
| WSI | whole slide image |