====== Responder ====== A "responder" is a patient who shows a positive or favorable response to a specific medical intervention, such as a medication, surgery, or other medical procedure. The response can vary depending on the context: Medication Responders: In the context of drug treatments, a responder is a patient who experiences an improvement in their symptoms or medical condition as a result of taking a particular medication. For example, in a clinical trial for a new drug, researchers may assess how many patients are responders by evaluating whether the medication effectively treats the targeted condition.