rheumatoid arthritis

Energy in the form of waves or particles, including radio waves, X-rays and gamma rays.

Inflammation of the bladder secondary to radiotherapy, the treatment of disease using radiation.

The surgical removal of the uterus (womb) and cervix (the neck of the uterus), along with other structures including the fallopian tubes and the top of the vagina.

The surgical removal of the entire prostate gland.

Surgery for cervical cancer that removes the cervix (the neck of the uterus), tissue around the cervix and the top part of the vagina.

A test that uses tiny amounts of radioactive material that show up with a special camera to produce images of parts of the body

A doctor specializing in the interpretation of imaging techniques for the diagnosis and assessment of disease.

The treatment of disease using radiation.

A substance labelled with a radioisotope that may be used in some imaging investigations.

Substances labelled with a radioisotope that may be used in some imaging investigations.

A grading system for chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, a malignant condition in which increased numbers of white blood cells, leucocytes, are produced in an immature or abnormal state.

A study comparing the outcomes between one or more different treatments for a disease (or in some instances, preventive measures against that disease) and no active treatment at all (the placebo group). Study participants are allocated to the various groups on a random basis. May be abbreviated to RCT.

Studies comparing the outcomes between one or more different treatments for a disease (or in some instances, preventive measures against that disease) and no active treatment at all (the placebo group). Study participants are allocated to the various groups on a random basis. May be abbreviated to RCT.

A study comparing two or more different treatments or preventive measures, where study participants are randomly allocated to either group.

radioallergosorbent test

recurrent aphthous ulceration

A rare disorder of the blood vessels.

Randomised controlled trial. A study comparing the outcomes between one or more different treatments for a disease (or in some instances, preventive measures against that disease) and no active treatment at all (the placebo group). Study participants are allocated to the various groups on a random basis.

A drop in blood sugar occurring after a heavy meal and thought to be due to increased insulin production (in someone who is not diabetic).

The surgical reattachment of two tubular organs within the body.

Manufactured Factor VII, used for the treatment of uncontrollable bleeding.

Relating to the rectum, the lowest part of the bowel leading to the anus.

The protrusion of the rectal mucous membrane through the anus.