Glossary

Australian Drug Evaluation Committee

Adverse Event Expedited Reporting System (NCI)

A purine base, 6-aminopurine, occurring in RNA (ribonucleic acid) and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and as a component of adenosine triphosphate.

A severe immunodeficiency disease that results from a lack of the enzyme adenosine deaminase. It usually leads to death within the first few months of life.

A group of DNA viruses which cause diseases in animals. In man, they produce acute respiratory tract infections with symptoms resembling common cold. They are used in gene cloning, as vectors for expressing large amounts of recombinant proteins in animal cells. They are also used to make live-virus vaccines against more dangerous pathogens.

Alternate Dosage Form Facility

Antidiuretic Hormone

Acceptable Daily Intake

No heat transfer occurs to or from the environment surrounding the sample, including the sample container.

A substance added to a drug product formulation that affects the action of the active ingredient in a predictable way.In immunology: a vehicle used to enhance Antigenicity.

Therapy provided to enhance the effect of a primary therapy; auxiliary therapy.

Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion

Associate Director for Medical and International Affairs (CBER)

Adenosine Diophosphate

Adverse Drug Report

Authorized Distributor of Record

Adverse Drug Reaction

Adverse Drug Reactions Advisory Committee (TGA)

Association of Donor Recruitment Professionals

Adverse Drug Reporting System

Atmospheric Dust Spot Efficiency (filter test)

Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

Adhesion of the molecules of a gas, liquid or dissolved substance to a surface because of chemical or electrical attraction - typically accomplished with granular activated carbon to remove dissolved organics and chlorine. The attachment of charged particles to the chemically active groups on the surface and in the pores of an ion exchanger.

Adherence of molecules in solution or suspension to cells or other molecules – or to solid surfaces, such as chromatography media.

Nonspecific adherence of molecules in solution or suspension to cells, particles, or other molecules.