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.

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.

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.

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.

Laporatomy

Surgical procedure involving cutting through the abdominal wall to gain access to into abdominal cavity to look at the organs.

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.

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.

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging, body pictures created using magnetic fields/radio waves.

Myalgia

Pain in muscle or a group of muscles.