Lots
Lots
Lots (pronounced: /lɒts/) is a term used in various medical contexts. It is derived from the Old English word "hlot", which means "object used to determine someone's share".
Definition
In a medical context, "lots" can refer to a large number of items or people. For example, in clinical trials, a "lot" can refer to a batch or unit of a drug or vaccine that is produced during a single manufacturing run.
Usage
The term "lots" is often used in the context of clinical trials, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and medical statistics.
In clinical trials, "lots" can refer to a group of participants or a batch of a drug or vaccine.
In pharmaceutical manufacturing, "lots" can refer to a batch or unit of a drug or vaccine that is produced during a single manufacturing run.
In medical statistics, "lots" can refer to a large number of data points or observations.
Related Terms
- Batch: In pharmaceutical manufacturing, a batch, or a lot, is a specific quantity of a drug or a vaccine that is intended to have uniform character and quality, within specified limits.
- Clinical Trial: A research study that tests how well new medical approaches work in people. Each study answers scientific questions and tries to find better ways to prevent, screen for, diagnose, or treat a disease. Clinical trials may also compare a new treatment to a treatment that is already available.
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: The process of industrial-scale synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs by pharmaceutical companies.
- Medical Statistics: A branch of statistics that focuses on the application of statistical methods to medical research and health services.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lots
- Wikipedia's article - Lots
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