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Development of antibodies in the blood of an individual who previously did not have detectable antibodies.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Measurement of antibodies, and other immunological properties, in the blood serum.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A chronic medical condition where the bronchial tubes (in the lungs) become easily irritated. This leads to constriction of the airways resulting in wheezing, coughing, difficulty breathing and production of thick mucus. The cause of asthma is not yet known but environmental triggers, drugs, food allergies, exercise, infection and stress have all been implicated.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
A chronic developmental disorder usually diagnosed between 18 and 30 months of age. Symptoms include problems with social interaction and communication as well as repetitive interests and activities. At this time, the cause of autism is not known although many experts believe it to be a genetically based disorder that occurs before birth.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Tiny one-celled organisms present throughout the environment that require a microscope to be seen. While not all bacteria are harmful, some cause disease. Examples of bacterial disease include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Haemophilus influenza and pneumococcus (pneumonia).
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Undesirable reaction resulting from immunization.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Soft tissue located within bones that produce all blood cells, including the ones that fight infection.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
Of, relating to, or causing developmental malformations.
Industry:Health care; Pharmaceutical
