The circular opening in the centre of the coloured part of the eye.

Discharging pus

A pale yellow or green,creamy fluid found at the site of bacterial infection.

Small skin blisters containing pus.

per vaginam

peripheral vascular disease

per vaginal examination

Inflammation of the kidneys ascending from lower down in the urinary tract to affect the renal pelvis, the funnel-shaped outlet from the kidneys where urine is collected in transit to the ureter.

Narrowing of the pylorus, the lower outlet from the stomach.

A relatively common, benign skin growth that often appears as a rapidly growing, bleeding lump on the skin or inside the mouth. They are compossed of blood vessels and may occur at the site of minor injury.

An infection of the uterus.

The presence of pus - white blood cells - in the urine, usually due to infection.

In biology a change of the function of a biological system, this is induced by either internal or external mechanisms

To modify the way in which a patient walks

A process of modulating posture and walking action via use of ‘pods’ on the soles of orthopaedic shoes

treatment given or action taken to prevent disease

The space between the two lung membranes (plurae).

An optic disc swelling caused by increased intracranial pressure.

The most advanced stage of diabetic eye disease; faulty new blood vessels on the retina

The tissue surrounding the urethra.

Surgical removal of the pancreas.

When the ducts underneath the nipple become inflamed and infected.

Usually related to medical procedures; entering the body through the skin.

The entire duration of a surgical procedure, from pre-operative steps to post-operative recovery.