medical condition, disease, or other adverse occurrence that results from
medical treatment.
Immunostimulant an agent that stimulates the immune system in a non-
specific manner.
Infection invasion of body tissues by disease-causing organisms such as
viruses, protozoa, fungi or bacteria.
Inflammation 1. tissue reaction to injury; 2. Inflammation is not infection. It
is a reaction of your immune system in your body to an acidic compound or
injury to tissue. The succession of changes that occur in living tissue when it
is injured in any way. The inflamed area undergoes continuous change as the
body repair processes start to heal and replace injured tissue. 3. Inflammation
is a conservative process modified by whatever produces the reaction, but it
should not be confused with infection; the two are relatively different
conditions, although one may arise from the other. Acidosis is one of the
greatest causes of inflammation. Inflammation is counter-balanced by the
body with steroids, cholesterol, electrolytes and antioxidants.
Infusion an herbal tea.
Insulin a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the metabolism of
glucose (sugar) in the body. Acts as a carrier through cell membrane walls.
Interferon 1. a protein produced by the cells in response to viral infection
that prevents viral reproduction and is capable of protecting uninfected cells
from viral infection. Includes alpha, beta, and gamma; 2. a group of proteins
released by white blood cells that combat a virus; 3. a potent immune-
enhancing substance that is produced by the body’s cells to fight off viral
infection and cancer.
Intestinal Flora the “friendly” bacteria and other microorganisms normally
present in the intestines that are essential for the digestion and metabolism of
different nutrients and foodstuffs.
In Vitro outside a living body and in an artificial environment, like a
laboratory (e.g., in test tubes).
In Vivo in a living body of an animal, plant or human, outside of a controlled
environment or laboratory.
Incontinence the inability to control urination or defecation.
Indolent sluggish; causing little or no pain, slow to heal.
Inferior below.