Glossary of terms

That medical terms are complicated? Yes, we agree. But they can be explained. That's why we've put together an easy-to-understand medical glossary, where you'll find all sorts of terms from the world of medicine, diagnostics and related fields. So that you don't have to get confused anymore.

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Inbreeding

Inbreeding – the crossing of individuals that share one or more common ancestors.

Immunoglobulins

Immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM) - an immunoglobulin test helps diagnose immune system disorders

INR

INR (International Normalized Ratio) – a laboratory parameter used to assess blood clotting

Ionogram

Ionogram (Na, K, Cl, Ca, Mg) – a laboratory test that measures the levels of important ions (electrolytes) in the blood

Inflammatory markers

Inflammatory markers (CRP, procalcitonin) – substances in the blood that signal the presence of inflammation in the body