5. Glossary

Immunological (mode of action) ;

Action of a substance that stimulates, modulates or suppresses an immune system response. It can activate or inhibit immune cells or the production of immune mediators (e.g. a vaccine or an immunosuppressant).

Infestation ;

Penetration and fixation of a microbial parasite in the organism.

AMM (autorisation de mise sur le marché) ;

Authorization to market a new pharmaceutical speciality, issued by the health authorities to the pharmaceutical laboratory concerned.

Metabolic (mode of action) ;

Action of a substance that modifies one or more of the body's metabolic processes, such as the synthesis, degradation or utilization of nutrients or biomolecules (e.g. a digestive enzyme or an agent...