Medical glossary

asynchronous care

aka async visit

Care that doesn't require a live appointment.

You submit intake, labs and photos on your schedule; the physician reviews and responds within a set window. No waiting rooms, no fixed appointment slots.

baseline labs

aka baseline panel · baseline lab work

The first lab draw before treatment starts.

Lab work taken before therapy begins. It confirms eligibility, screens for contraindications and gives the comparison point for every follow-up panel.

biomarker

aka biomarkers

A measurable indicator of a body process.

Any lab value that reflects what is happening biologically — hormones, lipids, inflammation, organ function. Protocols are built and adjusted from biomarkers, not from symptoms alone.

BMI

aka body mass index

Weight-to-height ratio used as a screening number.

Body mass index is a quick screening figure calculated from height and weight. It is one eligibility input among many — labs, history and body composition matter more than the number alone.

BPC-157

Repair peptide studied for soft-tissue healing.

A synthetic peptide derived from a protein found in gastric juice. It is used in recovery protocols for tendon, ligament and gut-lining support.

CBC

aka complete blood count

Counts red cells, white cells and platelets.

A complete blood count screens for anaemia, infection and clotting capacity. It is a standard part of baseline and follow-up panels.

check-in

aka check-ins · follow-up

Scheduled progress review with your care team.

A structured message or visit where you report progress and side effects and the physician adjusts dosing. Unlimited check-ins are included in every Allmighty RX protocol.

CJC-1295

Extends growth-hormone signalling.

A growth-hormone-releasing hormone analogue with a longer half-life, commonly combined with Ipamorelin so the release signal lasts through the night.

CMP

aka comprehensive metabolic panel

Panel covering kidney, liver and electrolytes.

A comprehensive metabolic panel measures glucose, electrolytes, kidney function and liver enzymes — the safety baseline for any prescription therapy.

cold chain

aka cold-chain

Temperature-controlled shipping and storage.

The insulated, temperature-monitored path a medication takes from pharmacy to your door so potency is preserved in transit.

collagen

Structural protein that keeps skin firm.

The main structural protein in skin, tendon and connective tissue. Production declines with age and sun exposure, producing laxity and fine lines.

compounding pharmacy

aka compounded · 503B · compounding

Licensed pharmacy that prepares custom formulations.

A state- and FDA-regulated pharmacy that prepares medication in custom strengths or combinations. Allmighty RX prescriptions are filled by licensed US compounding pharmacies with third-party purity testing.

contraindication

aka contraindicated · contraindications

A reason a treatment should not be used.

A specific condition or medication that makes a therapy unsafe for a particular patient. Screening for contraindications is the point of the intake and lab review.

DHT

aka dihydrotestosterone

Androgen responsible for pattern hair loss.

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen converted from testosterone. In genetically sensitive follicles it causes miniaturisation — the hair thins with each cycle until it stops growing.

ED

aka erectile dysfunction

Difficulty getting or keeping an erection.

Erectile dysfunction is a consistent difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for sex. It is frequently an early signal of vascular, hormonal or stress-related issues, which is why lab work is part of treatment.

fasting

No food for a set window before a blood draw.

Most panels ask for 8–12 hours without food (water is fine) so glucose and lipid values are not distorted by a recent meal.

FDA

aka FDA-approved

US Food and Drug Administration.

The federal agency that approves medications and regulates the pharmacies and facilities that produce them.

Finasteride

Blocks the hormone that shrinks hair follicles.

An oral or topical medication that inhibits 5-alpha reductase, lowering DHT and slowing pattern hair loss. Results take three to six months.

GFC

aka growth factor concentrate

Concentrated growth factors used for hair restoration.

Growth factor concentrate is prepared from your own blood and delivers a high concentration of repair signals to the scalp to support follicle activity.

GIP

aka glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide

A second gut hormone that supports insulin and fat metabolism.

Glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide works alongside GLP-1. Adding GIP activity can improve how the body handles glucose and stored fat.

GLP-1

aka glucagon-like peptide-1 · GLP-1 receptor agonist · GLP-1s

Gut hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 is a hormone your gut releases after eating. It slows stomach emptying, signals fullness to the brain and improves insulin response. GLP-1 medications mimic that hormone so appetite and blood sugar stay steadier between meals.

growth hormone

aka GH · human growth hormone · HGH

Pituitary hormone driving repair and body composition.

A hormone released by the pituitary gland, mostly during deep sleep. It supports tissue repair, muscle maintenance and fat metabolism, and declines steadily with age.

half-life

Time for half a dose to clear the body.

How long it takes for blood levels of a compound to fall by half. Half-life determines whether something is dosed daily, weekly or as needed.

HbA1c

aka A1c · hemoglobin A1c

Average blood sugar over about three months.

HbA1c reflects how much glucose has attached to haemoglobin, giving a roughly 90-day average of blood sugar. It is the primary metabolic progress marker.

HIPAA

US law protecting health information.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act sets the federal standard for how protected health information is stored, transmitted and shared. Every Allmighty RX record and message is handled under it.

hs-CRP

aka C-reactive protein · CRP

Sensitive marker of low-grade inflammation.

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein detects the chronic low-level inflammation associated with metabolic and cardiovascular risk.

hyaluronic acid

Humectant that holds water in the skin.

A naturally occurring molecule that binds many times its weight in water, improving hydration, plumpness and barrier comfort.

IGF-1

aka insulin-like growth factor 1

Blood marker reflecting growth-hormone activity.

Insulin-like growth factor 1 is produced mainly in the liver in response to growth hormone. Because it is stable in blood, it is the lab marker used to track growth-hormone peptide protocols.

insulin resistance

Cells respond poorly to insulin, so glucose stays high.

When muscle, fat and liver cells stop responding well to insulin, the pancreas produces more of it. Over time this drives weight gain, fatigue and elevated blood sugar, and it often precedes type 2 diabetes.

Ipamorelin

Selective growth-hormone secretagogue.

A peptide that triggers growth-hormone release with minimal effect on cortisol or appetite hormones, which is why it is favoured for sleep and recovery protocols.

lean mass

aka lean muscle mass · body composition

Non-fat body tissue, mostly muscle.

Muscle, bone and organ tissue. Protecting lean mass during weight loss preserves metabolic rate, which is why protein intake and resistance training are part of every protocol.

libido

Sexual desire.

Baseline interest in sex. It is driven by hormones, sleep, stress, medication and relationship factors, so it is assessed separately from erectile function.

lipid panel

aka lipids · cholesterol panel

Cholesterol and triglyceride measurements.

Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk and track metabolic improvement.

maintenance dose

The steady dose held after results are reached.

Once goal weight or a target lab value is reached, the physician settles on the lowest dose that holds the result without continued escalation.

Minoxidil

Increases blood flow to hair follicles.

A topical or low-dose oral treatment that extends the growth phase of the hair cycle and improves follicle blood supply. Often paired with finasteride.

NAD+

aka NAD · nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide

Coenzyme central to cellular energy.

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide is a coenzyme every cell uses to convert nutrients into energy and to run DNA repair. Levels fall with age, which is why it appears in energy and longevity protocols.

nitrates

Heart medications that cannot be combined with PDE5 inhibitors.

Nitroglycerin and related cardiac drugs. Combined with a PDE5 inhibitor they can cause a dangerous drop in blood pressure, so this combination is an absolute contraindication.

off-label

Legal prescribing outside the approved indication.

When a physician prescribes an approved medication for a use, dose or population outside its official labelling — a common, lawful and evidence-guided practice.

PDE5 inhibitor

aka PDE5 · PDE-5 · PDE5 inhibitors

Medication class that improves blood flow for erections.

Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors relax blood-vessel walls in the penis so blood flow increases with arousal. Sildenafil and tadalafil are the best-known examples.

peptide

aka peptides · peptide therapy

A short chain of amino acids that signals the body.

Peptides are short amino-acid chains — smaller than proteins — that act as biological messengers. Therapeutic peptides target one specific signal, such as repair, growth-hormone release or appetite.

prediabetes

Blood sugar above normal but below diabetes range.

A stage where fasting glucose or HbA1c is elevated but not yet diabetic. It is reversible for most people with metabolic treatment and lifestyle change.

prior authorization

Insurer approval required before coverage.

A step where an insurance plan must approve a medication before paying. Allmighty RX prices are cash-pay, so no prior authorization is needed.

PT-141

aka bremelanotide

Peptide that acts on desire pathways in the brain.

Also called bremelanotide, PT-141 works through melanocortin receptors in the central nervous system rather than blood flow, so it targets desire instead of mechanics.

reference range

aka optimal range · reference ranges

The population band a lab result is compared against.

The interval covering most results in a reference population. Being inside the range is not the same as being optimal, so physicians read ranges alongside symptoms and trend.

Semaglutide

A once-weekly GLP-1 medication.

A GLP-1 receptor agonist given as a weekly injection. Dosing starts low and steps up over several weeks so the body adapts and nausea stays manageable.

Sermorelin

Prompts natural growth-hormone release.

A growth-hormone-releasing hormone analogue. Rather than supplying growth hormone directly, it signals the pituitary to release your own in a natural pulsing rhythm.

Sildenafil

Short-acting PDE5 inhibitor.

A PDE5 inhibitor taken roughly 30–60 minutes before activity, with effects lasting about four to six hours.

SPF

aka sun protection factor · sunscreen

Measure of sunscreen protection against UVB.

Sun protection factor rates how well a sunscreen blocks UVB radiation. Daily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher is required with any retinoid protocol.

subcutaneous

aka subcutaneous injection · sub-q · SubQ

Injected into fat just under the skin.

A shallow injection into the fat layer beneath the skin, typically the abdomen or thigh, using a very fine short needle. Most peptide and GLP-1 doses are subcutaneous.

Tadalafil

Long-acting PDE5 inhibitor.

A PDE5 inhibitor with a much longer duration — up to 36 hours — and an option for low daily dosing so spontaneity is preserved.

TB-500

aka thymosin beta-4

Peptide used for flexibility and tissue recovery.

A synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4, often paired with BPC-157 in recovery stacks to support cell migration and tissue remodelling.

telehealth

aka telemedicine

Clinical care delivered remotely.

Licensed physicians evaluating, prescribing and following up through secure online intake, messaging and video rather than an in-person visit.

Tirzepatide

Dual GLP-1 and GIP medication.

A weekly injectable that activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors. The dual action often produces stronger appetite control and metabolic improvement than a single-pathway GLP-1.

titration

aka titrate · dose escalation

Stepping a dose up or down gradually.

Adjusting a medication dose in planned increments to find the smallest effective amount with the fewest side effects. Most GLP-1 protocols titrate monthly.

Tretinoin

aka retinoid · retinoids

Prescription vitamin-A derivative for skin renewal.

A topical retinoid that accelerates cell turnover and collagen production. It treats acne and fine lines, and requires a gradual ramp-up plus daily sunscreen.

TSH

aka thyroid stimulating hormone · thyroid panel

Primary thyroid screening value.

Thyroid stimulating hormone tells the thyroid how much hormone to make. An out-of-range TSH can explain fatigue, weight resistance and hair thinning.