ADJUSTED LIFE YEAR
\ɐd͡ʒˈʌstɪd lˈa͡ɪf jˈi͡ə], \ɐdʒˈʌstɪd lˈaɪf jˈiə], \ɐ_dʒ_ˈʌ_s_t_ɪ_d l_ˈaɪ_f j_ˈiə]\
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A measurement index derived from a modification of standard life-table procedures and designed to take account of the quality as well as the duration of survival. This index can be used in assessing the outcome of health care procedures or services. (BIOETHICS Thesaurus, 1994)
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