Glossary
Auto immune disease: A disease in which the person’s immune system attacks the body's own organs and tissues. For example, auto immune thyroiditisAnti nuclear antibody (ANA): an antibody showing an affinity for cell nuclei. Presence indicates autoimmune disease.
Biopsy: Examination of tissues from a living body
Ginkgo: Chinese tree having fan-shaped leaves and fleshy yellow seeds
Uveitis: Inflammation of the uvea of the eye