Glossary of Terms

One of several different tests used to evaluate the condition of the respiratory system. Measures of expiratory flow and...

Published scientific articles or abstracts about a clinical study. A publication reference, also called a citation, may be submitted...

Psychosis is a loss of contact with reality, possibly including hallucinations or delusions. While neuropsychiatric manifestations are fairly common...

The written description of a clinical study. It includes the study's objectives, design, and methods. It may also include...

Any of a family of molecules that are fundamental components of mucus and connective tissues. They are composed of...

Proteinuria (also called albuminuria or urine albumin) is a condition in which urine contains an abnormal amount of protein....

Inflammation of the kidneys caused by an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus. The condition can cause hematuria and...

The planned outcome measure in the protocol that is the most important for evaluating the effect of an intervention....

Prednisone is used alone or with other medications to treat the symptoms of low corticosteroid levels (lack of certain...

A relatively uncommon inflammatory disease of skeletal muscles, marked by symmetrical weakness of the proximal muscles of the limbs,...

A rheumatologic illness marked by fevers, malaise, weight loss, muscle pain, stiffness (esp. of the shoulders and pelvis), and...

Vasculitis affecting medium and small arteries, particularly at the point of bifurcation and branching. Segmental inflammation and fibrinoid necrosis...