Category: I

The use of antibodies to identify and quantify (measure) substances by a variety of methods. The binding of antibodies to antigen (substance being measured) is often followed by tracers, such as fluorescence or (radioactive) radioisotopes, to enable measurement of the substance. A process for measuring an organic chemical by inducing an animal to develop an…

The region of the antibody molecule that enables each antibody to recognize a specific foreign structure (i.e., epitope or hapten) is said to have an idiotype (for that epitope or hapten). An identifying characteristic (or property) of the thing we are talking about. The unique parts and characteristics of an antibody’s variable region. They may…

This refers to the protein content in the feed ration (food) eaten by livestock or poultry. Feed that contains “ideal protein” contains protein(s) that (when digested by the animal) yields all the essential amino acids, in proper proportions, for the growth and/or maintenance needs of that animal. “Ideal protein” varies for different species (e.g., pigs…

Application to the Food and Drug Administratioa(FDA) seeking approval to begin clinical studies of a new medical device. An agreement through which the federal government permits the testing of new medical devices.  

One’s personalized daily spiritual practice.  

Personalized deity, a Hindu concept in which one is assigned a god to look after one throughout life.  

Refers to the five senses: touch, taste, hearing, smell, and sight.  

One of the primary energy channels, it deals with the cooling/passive aspects of one’s being.  

A muscle fiber contraction in which the tension generated by the muscle fiber is constant through the range of motion. A muscular contraction in which the length of the muscle shortens while overcoming resistance. A muscular contraction in which the muscle maintains constant tension by changing its length during the action. Muscle contraction during which…