Glossary
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| Glossary Item | Description |
|---|---|
| iPhone | The iPhone is a smartphone designed, manufactured and marketed by Apple Inc. |
| iPod | The iPod is a portable media player designed, manufactured and marketed by Apple Inc. |
| IQ | IQ is an abbreviation for intelligence quotient, a score derived from one of several different standardised tests attempting to measure intelligence. |
| Irlen Lenses | Irlen lenses are lenses prescribed and supplied by the Irlen Institute to alleviate the symptoms of scotopic sensitivity syndrome, described as a form of visual stress. |
| Irlen Syndrome | Irlen syndrome is a type of visual stress, a condition in which an individual cannot see clearly so the world seems disjointed, confused and scary. |
| Iron | Iron is a mineral found in many foods including red meats, fish, poultry, lentils and beans. It can also be taken as a dietary supplement. |
| Irritability | Irritability is a term used to describe the actions of individuals who are especially fussy, whiny, and fretful, despite attempts at comforting and soothing them. |
| Itraconazole | Itraconazole is an antifungal, antibiotic drug sold under various brand names including Sporanox. |
| IVIG | IVIG is an acronym for intraveneous immunoglobulin, a protein used by the immune system to identify and neutralise foreign objects like bacteria and viruses. |
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