A technique using heat from a light source for destroying diseased tissue in the retina, the innermost layer of the eye. retinopathy

Any disorder of the retina, the innermost layer of the eye.

An inherited condition in which there is degeneration of the rods and cones of the retina at the back of both eyes.

A condition of young boys in which the testicle moves between its normal position in the scrotum and a higher position in the groin.

A form of optic neuritis in which the optic nerve becomes inflamed behind the eyeball.

A uterus that tilts backwards in the pelvis, instead of forwards as normal.

A surgical procedure to restore blood flow to tissues.

A disease that causes inflammation throughout the body, especially in the joints. It is rare in developed countries.

A type of autoimmune arthritis featuring chronic inflammation of the small joints, especially in the hands and feet, and eventually leading to joint destruction and deformity

An antibody often present in the blood in rheumatoid arthritis and sometimes in certain other conditions

Firm, non-tender nodules that occur in around 25% of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers,

The medical term for a runny nose, due to inflammation and mucus secretion in the nasal lining

A runny nose (rhinitis) caused by over-use of decongestant nasal sprays

A disease caused by nutritional deficiency that causes bone deformities in childhood. The most common cause is vitamin D deficiency.

Abrupt shivering, often with fever and sweating.

A medical device used to support the uterus, vagina, bladder or rectum. A pessary is most often used to treat prolapse of the uterus and stress urinary incontinence.

A hearing test using a vibrating tuning fork.

A severe, tick-borne infection.

Redness or flushing of the face, sometimes with spots, typically occurring in middle-aged women. The cause is not known.

A hands-on technique that focuses on relaxing chronic muscle tension with an accompanying relief of emotional tension.

A type of virus that is one of the causes of gastroenteritis, especially in young children.

A rare condition characterised by high blood bilirubin levels.

A viral infection also known as German measles.

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