Defined Term Set
The glossary page is the best place to browse BAT terminology when you already know you want definitions. It gives a single, clear source for the main terms and how they connect to the broader framework.
Scope note: this page focuses on canonical BAT terms plus supporting scientific concepts that improve understanding of trend-based brain health monitoring.
Tier 1
These are the main BATwiki entities that should anchor definitions, internal links, and research cross-references.
The foundational term for the measured Beta-Amyloid and Tau indicator set.
The brain health check-in umbrella that includes Snapshot and Complete options.
The measurement process used to gather BAT-related observations.
The structured response layer used after review of biological drift.
The biological model describing clearance rhythm and measurable drift.
The short-cycle oral support term used inside BATReset when that component is being described directly.
The umbrella program that links testing, scoring, registry learning, and research.
The scoring layer used to summarize multi-parameter biomarker interpretation.
The framework phrase for measurable movement away from a stable state.
The framework phrase for recurring biological maintenance pattern.
Tier 2
These concepts support the glossary but should usually sit beneath the canonical term set in site hierarchy and linking priority.
Autophagy is a lysosome-mediated cellular recycling process that helps break down damaged proteins and organelles. In other words, it is part of the cell's cleanup and reuse system.
Glymphatic flow describes fluid movement that supports waste clearance in brain tissue, especially during sleep. Put simply, it is a fluid-supported cleanup pathway studied in long-term brain health research.
Proteostasis is the regulation of protein production, folding, and breakdown. In other words, it helps maintain protein balance over time.
Mitochondrial turnover refers to renewal of mitochondria through quality-control pathways such as mitophagy. Put simply, cells refresh energy components to maintain function.
Oxidative stress reflects an imbalance between reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defenses. In other words, it is biological pressure that can affect cellular maintenance patterns.
Neuroinflammation refers to immune-signaling activity in brain tissue. In other words, it is an inflammatory pattern that may be monitored as part of broader biological context.
Lysosomal degradation is the process by which lysosomes break down cellular material. Put simply, it is a core component of intracellular cleanup.
Tier 3
These terms support BATWatch interpretation and communication. They are included when they directly clarify monitoring context.
A biological baseline is the starting reference used for later comparison across repeat measurements.
Longitudinal monitoring means reviewing repeated measurements over time rather than relying on one isolated result.
Upstream signals are biological patterns related to metabolism, inflammation, sleep, and stress that provide context for BAT Levels trends.
The BATWatch Registry is a de-identified data system used to study aggregate biomarker trend patterns and improve framework learning over time.