Glossary

pegylated interferon (PEG interferon) – treatment for hepatitis C, given in combination with ribavirin. Given as a onceweekly injection.

uneven distribution – a term in statistics where most results fall to the left (positive skewness) or right (negative skewness) of the middle of the range.

In utero is within the uterus or womb before the onset of labour.

Peripheral arterial disease refers to a narrowing or hardening (atherosclerosis) in the arteries in the arms or legs.

See: atherosclerosis

tachycardia refers to when the heart beats too fast.

bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly.

See: arrhythmia