Glossary Terms (Simple List)
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Host Cells/Parental Cells
A non-transfected cell substrate that is generally well-characterized and banked. It can be manipulated to generate a cell substrate for production of a biological medicinal product. (TR83)
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Human Factors
A science discipline that examines human psychological, social, physical, and biological characteristics to evaluate the design, operation, or use of products or systems for optimizing human performance, health, safety, and/or habitability. [Synonym: Ergonomics] (TR62)(TR80)
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Hybrid Approach (WHO)
The use of a computerized system in which there is a combination of original electronic records and paper records that comprise the total record set that should be reviewed and retained.(TR80)
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Hybridization
The formation of a double-stranded complex of complementary strands of nucleic acids (e.g., a primer and single-stranded DNA or RNA) (TR50)
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Hydraulic Pressure
Pressure that results from forcing liquid through an orifice, pipe or other channel. (TR45)
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Hydraulic Shock
See definition for Pressure Shock. (TR45)
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Hydrophilic
Literally “water loving.” A filter that will wet with aqueous solutions to allow flow at a low pressure differential. (TR26)
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Hydrophobic
Literally “water fearing.” A filter that repels aqueous and other high-surface tension fluids and therefore cannot be wetted unless subjected to a high pressure differential. When prewetted with low surface tension fluid, such as alcohol, the membrane will allow water flow at a low pressure differential. (TR26)
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IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)
An international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. (TR55)
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Identification
Use of an analytical procedure to determine the chemical and biochemical identity of a material. (TR57)