Glossary
Biopsy: A procedure in which a sample of cells or tissues is taken for laboratory examination.Chronic disease: An illness that lasts for a long time, often a lifetime.
Glaucoma: Abnormally high fluid pressure in the eye that can lead to vision loss or blindness.
Immunoglobulin: An antibody that plays a critical role in mucosal immunity.
Immunosuppressant: A medication that suppresses the immune response and can be used to treat autoimmune disease.
Immunosuppressed: Having a weakened immune system.
Myokymia: Small muscle contractions that can occur in any muscle group.
Myositis: An inflammation or swelling of the muscles often caused by injury, infection, or an autoimmune disorder.
Steroids: A family of substances that share a similar chemical structure, including certain hormones (e.g., testosterone) and various drugs. "Steroids" is often used as a shortened form of Corticosteroids.
Syndrome: A medical condition characterized by a collection of symptoms (what the patient feels) and signs (what a doctor can observe or measure).
