Chapter 36

iatrogenic Something caused by your health care provider or medical treatment.

idiopathic A disease or symptom that your health care provider does not know the cause of.

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) An antibody formed by your body in response to allergies. Your allergist may check for them in a blood test.

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) An antibody formed in your body in response to acute and chronic inflamations, autoimmune diseases and immune deficiencies.

inlay A dental inlay is similar to a filling and a crown, but it only covers the top of your tooth.

insulin resistance syndrome Another name for metabolic syndrome.

intention tremor An uncontrolable shaking when you attempt to use a muscle, e.g. to lift a cup.

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptoms that occur together, including repeated pain in your abdomen and changes in your bowel movements, which may be diarrhea, constipation, or both.

intravenous (IV) Describes substances delivered directly into a vein.