Medical Glossary
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Albumin is any protein that is soluble in
water and moderately concentrated salt
solutions and is coagulable by heat. It is
found in egg whites, blood, lymph, and
other tissues and fluids. In the human body
serum albumin is the major plasma protein
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) are a
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diverse group of DNA-based viruses that
infect the skin and mucous membranes
of humans and a variety of animals. Some
HPV types cause benign skin warts, or
papillomas, for which the virus family is
named. Others can lead to the development
of cervical dyskaryosis, which may in turn
lead to cancer of the cervix.
(approximately 60 per cent of the total).
Anti-D immunoglobulin, also called Rh
(D) immunoglobulin, is an injection of Anti-
Rhesus antibodies given to a woman whose
blood group is Rhesus negative, if there is a
chance that she has been exposed to Rhesus
positive blood either during pregnancy or
blood transfusion.
Hyperimmune is an immunoglobulin
product having high titres of a specific
antibody in the preparation.
Immunoglobulins (IgG), also known
as antibodies, are proteins produced by
plasma cells. They are designed to control
the body’s immune response by binding to
substances in the body that are recognised
as foreign antigens (often proteins on the
surface of bacteria or viruses).
Antivenom (or antivenin, or antivenene) is
a biological product used in the treatment
of venomous bites or stings.
Biopharmaceuticals are proteins (including
antibodies), nucleic acids (DNA, RNA
or antisense oligonucleotides) used for
prophylactic or therapeutic purposes.
Influenza, commonly known as flu, is an
infectious disease of birds and mammals
caused by a RNA virus of the family
C1 Esterase Inhibitor is a protein found
in the fluid part of blood that controls C1
the first component of the complement
system. The complement system is a group
of proteins that move freely through the
blood stream. These proteins work with
the immune system and play a role in the
development of inflammation.
Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses).
Intravenous is the administration of drugs
or fluids directly into a vein.
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Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) is an
antibody produced by a single clone of cells.
Monoclonal antibodies are a cornerstone
of immunology and are increasingly coming
into use as therapeutic agents.
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Chromatography is a technique for
separating molecules based on differential
absorption and elution. It involves the
flow of a fluid carrier over a non-mobile
absorbing phase.
Perioperative Bleeding is bleeding during
an operation.
Plasma is the yellow-colored liquid
component of blood in which blood cells are
suspended.
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating
Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a neurological
disorder which causes gradual weakness
and a loss in sensation mainly in the arms
and legs.
Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) is
an inherited condition where there is an
impaired immune response. It may be in one
or more aspects of the immune system.
Coagulation is the process of clot
formation.
Recombinants are proteins prepared by
recombinant technology. Procedures are
used to join together segments in a cell-
free system (an environment outside a cell
organism).
Fractionation is the process of separating
plasma into its component parts,
such as clotting factors, albumin and
immunoglobulin, and purifying them.
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Reconstituted High Density Lipoprotein
(rHDL) is prepared from apolipoprotein A-I,
isolated from human plasma, and soybean-
derived phosphatidylcholine. It exhibits
biochemical and functional characteristics
similar to endogenous high-density
lipoprotein (HDL).
Haemolytic Disease is a disease that
disrupts the integrity of red blood cells
causing the release of haemoglobin.
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Haemophilia is a haemorrhagic cluster
of diseases occurring in two main forms:
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factor VIII deficiency), an X linked disorder
due to deficiency of coagulation factor
VIII. 2. Haemophilia B (factor IX deficiency,
Christmas disease), also X linked, due to
deficiency of coagulation factor IX.
Subcutaneous is the administration of
drugs or fluids into the subcutaneous tissue,
which is located just below the skin.
Von Willebrand Disease (vWD) is a
hereditary disorder caused by defective or
deficient Von Willebrand factor, a protein
involved in normal blood clotting.
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a
rare but serious genetic disorder caused
by low levels or improper function of a
protein called C1 esterase inhibitor. It
causes swelling, particularly of the face and
airways, and abdominal cramping.