Glossary

malaria – a parasite infection of red blood cells.

portal hypertension – increased blood pressure (hypertension) in the vein carrying blood to the liver.

IQR (inter-quartile range) – when using (median) average, the IQR gives an indication of the spread or range of results. Each quartile (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th) represents 25% of the results. The IQR represents the middle 50% of the results. See also range.

hepatic – relating to the liver, ie hepatitis = liver inflamation, hepatocyte = liver cell etc.

nausea – the feeling that you want to be sick (a feeling of wanting to vomit). 

Nausea section in the side effect guide.