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Glossary

Adrenal Glands: A pair of important glands covering the superior face of the kidneys, and which secrete various hormones such as adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline, and corticosteroids.

Adrenaline: A hormone secreted in stressful conditions by the adrenal gland, affecting circulation and muscular action and causing excitement and stimulation.

Aerobic: Aerobic means air but specifically means using oxygen in the air.

Allergy: Sensitivity of an individual to certain substances (allergens) which are harmless to most other people. An abnormal immune system response produces characteristic inflammation. Any body tissue can be affected.

Amino Acid: A chemical compound mainly occurring naturally in plant and animal tissues and forming the basic constituent of protein. Body can make some; some others are essential and provided by the diet.

Anaerobic: Means without air or oxygen.

Angiogenesis: Development of blood vessels in the embryo.

Appetite: Appetite is the natural desire for food, a pleasant sensation, aroused by the thoughts and the pleasure you get from eating certain foods with appealing taste, texture or aroma. It is not the same as hunger.

Antibody: Any of a class of blood proteins (immunoglobins) produced in the body in response to and countering antigens.

Antibiotic: Literallly “against life”. A substance that destroys bacteria and or fungi (not viruses).

Antigen: A foreign substance (e.g. a toxin) which induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.

Antioxidants: These are biological substances (e.g. vitamins A, C or E) that slow oxidation and protect against cell damage caused by oxygen free radicals.