Intelligence quotient; a measure of a person’s intelligence as determined by specific tests. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Ionizing Radiation?
Radiation that damages cells or genes; can be used to treat cancer. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Iodine?
An element for the formation of thyroid hormones. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Involuntary?
Occurring without a person’s control or participation. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is In Vivo?
“In the living body”; a biological process that occurs inside of the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is In Vitro Fertilization?
A treatment for infertility in which an egg and a sperm are joined outside the woman’s body, and the fertilized egg is then inserted into the uterus or fallopian tube. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is In Vitro?
“In glass”; a biological test or process that is carried out in a laboratory. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Invasive?
Describes something that spreads throughout body tissues, such as a tumor or microorganism; also describes a medical procedure in which body tissues are penetrated. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Intubation?
The passage of a tube into an organ or body structure; commonly used to refer to the passage of a tube down the windpipe for artificial respiration. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Intrinsic?
A term used to describe something originating from or located in a tissue or organ. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org