The Life Science industry and regulatory profession have a plethora of acronyms and technical terms. Our glossary aims to help make sense of these. Search by clicking on the letters above.
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Anonymized Data
Anonymized data is personal data that has been rendered anonymous in such a way that the individual is not or…
Consent
In order for processing to be lawful, personal data should be processed on the basis of the consent of the…
Biometric data
Under the GDPR, biometric data is considered to be sensitive data and to that extent can only be processed according…
Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT)
Administration of fecal matter from a donor into the intestinal tract of a recipient in order to directly change the…
Live Biotherapeutic Products (LBP)
Biological products for the prevention, treatment, or cure of a disease or condition of human beings that contain live organisms,…
Microbiome
The collection of microbial life (microbiota) that inhabit a specific environment, and include microorganisms as diverse as bacteria, yeasts, fungi,…
Postbiotics
Nonviable substance produced by or derived from microorganisms, which, when administered in adequate amount, confer (a) health benefit(s) to the…
Probiotics
Living microorganism(s) which, when administered in adequate amount, confer (a) health benefit(s) to the host.