X-ray images of the kidneys taken after the injection of a dye into the veins, so that the urinary tract can be assessed more easily.

An x-ray that gives a clear image of the urinary tract.

The wall separating the two ventricles of the heart (its lower chambers).

Procedure involving passing a tube into part of the body. Examples include endotracheal intubation to maintain an airway, and gastric intubation to empty the stomach.

A condition in which part of the intestine telescopes in on itself, usually resulting in intestinal obstruction.

Drugs that prevent the passage of ions (electrically charged atoms) across cell membranes.

Inflammation of the iris.

An element present in haemoglobin in the red cells.

A dietary supplement used to treat anaemia.

Dietary supplements used to treat anaemia.

Insufficient oxygenation to a part of the body due to poor blood supply.

Insufficient blood supply to the bowel

A therapy that aims to limit the extent of damage to the heart following a heart attack. The restoration of blood flow through the affected artery is briefly interrupted several times during angioplasty.

idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura

Intrauterine contraceptive device. A small device placed into the uterus to prevent conception.

In vitro fertilisation. Fertilisation of the female reproductive cell (ovum) outside the body, before implantation into the uterus (womb).

Intravenous pyelogram, the same as an IVU.

Intravenous urogram, a special X-ray of the kidneys taken after injection of a dye. It is also called an IVP.

Causing little or no pain, slow to develop.

Pain that is not relieved by ordinary treatment.