English Explanatory Dictionary

quality-adjusted life year

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A unit of measurement, equivalent to one year of life in perfect health, that can be used to decide whether a medical procedure is worthwhile for an individual.

Word forms

quality-adjusted life year quality-adjusted life years

Synonyms

QALY QUALY

Related words

DALY disability-adjusted life year healthspan quality of life

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