Hematocrit
Percentage of red blood cells in the blood.
Hematoma
Localized Collection of Blood outside Blood Vessel usually in liquid form within the tissue.
Hemolysis
Breakdown of red blood cells and release of their contents into surrounding fluid.
Hepatoma
Tumor of the liver.
Hypercalcemia
Increased Levels of Calcium in Blood.
Hyperkalemia
Increased levels of potassium in blood.
Hypernatremia
Increased levels of sodium in blood.
Hypertension
High blood pressure.
Hypokalemia
Decreased levels of potassium in blood.
Hyponatremia
Decreased levels of sodium in blood.
Hypotension
Low blood pressure.
Hypoxia
Low oxygen level in the blood.
ICF
Informed Consent Form.
IDE
Investigational device exemption, the license to test an unapproved new medical device to collect safety and effectiveness data.
Idiopathic
Disease/condition for which the cause is unknown.
Immunoglobulin
Y shaped protein / antibodies produced mainly by plasma cells and used by immune system.
Immunosuppressive
Drugs that suppress or prevent activity of the body’s immune system, used in organ/stem cell transplantation and diseases caused by disordered immunity.
IND
Investigational new drug; the license to test an unapproved new drug.
Induction Phase
Beginning phase or first stage of a treatment plan.
Indwelling
Refers to a tube/catheter left within an organ/body passage for drug administration or for draingae.
Infusion
Administration of a liquid like a saline solution or a medication into the body through a vein.
Interferon
A protein produced naturally by body’s immune system and also by drug companies for purpose of medical treatment.
Intramuscular(IM)
Injection of a substance/drug directly into the muscle.
Intraperitoneal (IP)
Injection of a drug/substance directly into the abdominal cavity through a catheter.
Intrathecal
Administration of a drug/agent into the spinal canal to reach cerebrospinal fluid.
Intravenous (IV)
Administration of a solution/liquid/Medication into the body through a vein.
Intravesical
Administration of a drug/solution into the bladder.
Invasive Procedure
A procedure in which an instrument is introduced into the body cavity by a cut in the skin or through a natural body opening(e.g.: colonoscopy)
Investigational Method
Treatment method which has not been proven to be beneficial or has not been accepted as standard care.
Investigational New Drug (IND)
A new drug which has not yet been approved by the FDA.
Laporatomy
Surgical procedure involving cutting through the abdominal wall to gain access to into abdominal cavity to look at the organs.
Leukopenia
low white blood cell count.
Lipid
Another word for fat.
Lipid profile
Blood test that measures fat and cholesterol levels in the blood.
Lymphangiography
An x-ray exam of the lymphatic system after injection of dye into lymph vessels.
Lymphocyte
Sub type of white blood cell important in the body’s defense against infection.
Malaise
General feeling of bodily discomfort, uneasiness or indisposition.
Malignancy
Characterization of Cancer or other progressively enlarging and spreading tumor, fatal if not successfully treated.
Medulloblastoma
Common pediatric primary malignant tumor of brain.
Metabolize
Process of breaking down substances in the cells of living organisms.
Metastasis
Spread of cancer cells from one part of body to another.
Metronidazole
Drug used to treat infections caused by parasites or other causes of anaerobic infections.
Morbidity
Undesired result or complication; serious disease.
Mortality
Death or death rate.
MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging, body pictures created using magnetic fields/radio waves.
Mucosa, Mucous Membrane
Moist lining of digestive, respiratory, reproductive and urinary tracts.
Myalgia
Pain in muscle or a group of muscles.