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1               Definitions
In this instrument:
                               active tuberculosis disease means an illness in which tuberculosis bacteria are multiplying and inducing an inflammatory response.
                               being obese means:
(a)          having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater; or
(b)          for males, having a waist circumference exceeding 102 centimetres; or
(c)          for females, having a waist circumference exceeding 88 centimetres.
Note: BMI is also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                               BMI means W/H2 where:
(a)          W is the person's weight in kilograms; and
(b)          H is the person's height in metres.
                               chronic infection with hepatitis B virus means infection with hepatitis B virus resulting in a chronic infection of at least 6 months duration, which has been confirmed by laboratory testing.
                               chronic infection with hepatitis C virus means infection with hepatitis C virus resulting in a chronic infection of at least 6 months duration, which has been confirmed by laboratory testing.
                               combined oral contraceptive pill means an oral contraceptive compound containing both estrogen and progestogen.
                               hypercoagulable state means an increased propensity to venous thrombosis due to an abnormality in the coagulation system.
        Note: Examples of disorders that can be associated with a hypercoagulable state include antiphospholipid syndrome, nephrotic syndrome and paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria.
                               intravascular embolisation means the insertion of an embolic agent, such as gelatin foam, polyvinyl-alcohol particles or absolute alcohol, into a blood vessel to block blood flow.
                               menopausal hormone therapy means administration of estrogen preparations often in combination with a progestogen to offset a hormone deficiency following surgically induced or naturally occurring menopause.
                                  MRCA means the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004.
                               myeloproliferative neoplasm means:
(a)          chronic myeloid leukaemia;
(b)          essential thrombocythaemia;
(c)          polycythaemia vera; or
(d)          primary myelofibrosis.
                               portal vein thrombosis—see subsection 6(2).
                               pylephlebitis means inflammation and thrombosis of the portal vein.
                                  relevant service means:
         (a)          operational service under the VEA;
         (b)          peacekeeping service under the VEA;
         (c)          hazardous service under the VEA;
         (d)          British nuclear test defence service under the VEA;
         (e)          warlike service under the MRCA; or
         (f)           non-warlike service under the MRCA.
Note: MRCA and VEA are also defined in the Schedule 1 – Dictionary.
                               specified list of autoimmune diseases means:
(a)          autoimmune hepatitis;
(b)          eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome);
(c)          inflammatory bowel disease; or
(d)          systemic lupus erythematosus.
                               specified list of drugs means:
(a)          combined oral contraceptive pill;
(b)          menopausal hormone therapy;
(c)          protease inhibitors;
(d)          testosterone; or
(e)          thrombopoietin receptor agonists.
Note: combined oral contraceptive pill and menopausal hormone therapy are also defined in the Schedule 1 - Dictionary.
                                  terminal event means the proximate or ultimate cause of death and includes the following:
         (a)           pneumonia;
         (b)           respiratory failure;
         (c)           cardiac arrest;
         (d)           circulatory failure; or
         (e)           cessation of brain function.
                                  VEA means