[ Adverse Event, AE ] Any unfavourable and unintended sign, symptom, or disease associated with the use of a medicinal product in clinical trials or regular medical practise. In most countries, AEs must be reported to applicable medical regulatory bodies… Read More »Adverse Event (AE)
[ Aerobic ] In the presence of oxygen, or otherwise the capability or requirement of the presence of oxygen. Opposite of Anaerobic.
[ Aetiology, Etiology (US) ] In medicine, the cause or causes of a disease or condition.
[ alcohol ] Alcohols are any of a group of volatile, flammable, colourless organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl (OH) group bound to a carbon atom. They are the natural product of the fermentation of sugars and include methanol… Read More »Alcohol
[ Aldehyde ] An organic compound containing a formyl group and formed by the oxidation of alcohols. Aldehydes have applications in organic chemistry, including the production of fragrances. Common aldehydes include formaldehyde (methanal), acetaldehyde propionaldehyde, butyraldehyde, benzaldehyde, cinnamaldehyde and vanillin.
[ Alicyclic compound ] Relating to organic compounds which have a cyclic structure with aliphatic properties (such as cyclohexane). Also see: Aromatic compound Aliphatic compound
[ Aliphatic compound ] Compounds with open carbon chains (such as the alkanes) that do not form aromatic rings. Also see: Aromatic compound Alicyclic compound
[ Allergy ] A damaging auto-immune response to a substance involving either the immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody or T-cells. Common triggers include food proteins, pollens, animal fur, and dust.
[ Alpha-linolenic acid, ALA ] An omega-3 fatty acid found in various seeds and nuts. In the absence of dietary sources of DHA and EPA, ALA is considered essential for their synthesis. ALA is an isomer of GLA.