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  Definitions & Lay Glossary of Medical Terms

According to federal guidelines, language in Informed Consent Forms should be suitable for the general public, meaning language at the 8th grade level. The definitions in the glossary can help researchers translate commonly used scientific words into lay language that may be more easily understood.

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