Obstruction of one of the deep veins, often in the calf, by a blood clot. Often abbreviated to DVT.

the removal of faeces from the body.

To restore normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest by giving a controlled electric shock.

Giving a controlled electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest.

A device used for defibrillation, which involves giving a controlled electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest.

Devices used for defibrillation, which involves giving a controlled electric shock to restore normal heart rhythm in cases of cardiac arrest.

Degeneration, or cell death, of a fibroid occurs when there is an insufficent blood supply to the fibroid.

Water deficiency in the body.

A pathological state of over-excitement and confusion.

A type of psychosis due to acute withdrawal of previously heavy alcohol consumption and featuring confusion, hallucinations, disorientation and agitation.

Decline in mental capacity, brain functioning and memory that affects day-to-day living.

Disruption of brain function caused by abnormal protein deposits in brain cells. Leads to trembling and muscle stiffness, as well as memory loss.

The loss of the myelin sheath that insulates nerves.

Feelings of sadness, hopelessness and a loss of interest in life, combined with a sense of reduced emotional well-being

Self-induced skin lesions.

A chronic skin disease in which clusters of tiny, red, very itchy blisters occur, most often on the back, elbows, knees buttocks and scalp. It is believed to be related to coeliac disease.

A common and benign skin tumour.

A disease characterised by inflammation and weakness of limb and neck muscles accompanied by skin lesions

An abbreviation for diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic female sex hormone.

Hormone from the group called the progestogens.

A disorder caused by insufficient or absent production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas, or because the tissues are resistant to the effects.

A rare form of diabetes in which a disorder of the pituitary gland leads to the production of large volumes of very dilute urine, with consequent intense thirst.

A disorder caused by insufficient or absent production of the hormone insulin by the pancreas,or because the tissues of the body are resistant to the effects. This results in high levels of glucose in the blood.

A serious but common complication of diabetes.