Glossary
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Synthetic Media | Images, video, audio or text generated or substantially altered by AI. Artificial Intelligence |
| System prompt | Instructions given to a chatbot by its developer, usually hidden from users, that shape its behavior and tone. Artificial Intelligence |
| Systematic | Systematic refers to performing tasks according to a careful, organized plan or method. It involves a structured approach that prioritizes thoroughness, precision, and efficiency over acting randomly or on a whim. Science General |
| Systematic Review | A review that uses a pre-specified, reproducible method to find, assess and summarize all relevant studies on a question, reducing cherry-picking. Science General |
| T cell | A white blood cell that helps coordinate the immune response or kills infected cells. Vaccines can produce long-lasting T cell memory. Vaccines |
| T-Cell | T cells are a type of white blood cell (lymphocyte) essential to the adaptive immune system, maturing in the thymus to fight infections, viruses, and cancer. They identify pathogens via surface receptors. Vaccines |
| T-Test | Common statistical data analysis applied to experimental data to test a hypothesis. The t-test computes the ratio between the difference between the group means and the standard error of the difference, a measure of the likelihood the group means could differ purely by chance. Science General |
| Taxonomy | The science of naming, describing, and classifying organisms. Science General |
| Tdap vaccine | A booster vaccine for adolescents and adults that protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. It is recommended during each pregnancy to protect newborns from whooping cough. Vaccines |
| Technology | The application of scientific knowledge to practical purposes, such as tools, machines, and systems. Science General |