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standard deviation (SD) – the standard deviation from a mean average, is a measure of the degree of variation from the mean.

outreach – a type of service which goes out to find and engage people.

lactic acidosis – dangerous build up of lactate in the blood.

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

Nausea section in the side effect guide.

antibiotic – drug used to treat bacterial infections. Sometimes they work against other kinds of infection.