A drug used in the prevention of migraine headaches.

The organ that nourishes the embryo during pregnancy and also eliminates waste.

A separation of all or part of the placenta from the wall of the uterus before the baby is delivered.

The tendon located at the back of the calf.

Any flat, raised patch; for example, a raised patch on the skin, fatty deposit in the inner wall of an artery, or layer over the surface of a tooth.

Fluid in which the blood cells are suspended.

A method for separating the proteins found in blood.

A test that measures the concentration of substances such as sodium,potassium and other ions, in the blood.

Structure in the blood that helps the blood to clot.

Structures in the blood that help the blood to clot.

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, the membrane-lined space between the lungs and the chest wall

A test, also known as thoracentesis or pleural aspiration, in which a small sample of fluid is removed through a needle from the fluid-filled space between the lungs and the chest wall.

Inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs

A rare condition characterised by iron-deficiency anaemia, nail abnormalities and difficulty in swallowing.

polymyalgia rheumatica

Relating to the bacterium Streptococcus pneumonia.

Inflammation of one or both lungs.

Air inside the space between the lungs and the chest wall. It may cause the lung to collapse partially or completely

Another term for chiropodist, a healthcare professional (not medically qualified doctor) specialising in foot care.

An infectious viral disease (also called polio) that in serious cases can attack the brain and spinal cord.

An autoimmune disease (where the immune system attacks the body) that causes inflammation of the arteries.

Inflammation in more than four joints.

An inherited disorder in which multiple cysts form in the kidneys.

A hormonal disorder characterised by scanty or absent periods.