A diagnostic procedure where an endoscope is used to visualise the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum.

The gullet, the part of the gastrointestinal system that extends down from the mouth cavity to the stomach.

The main female hormone.

A hormone involved in female sexual development, produced by the ovaries.

onychogryphosis

oesophago-gastro duodenoscopy

Relating to the sense of smell.

A type of arthritis defined by inflammation of two to four joints.

bands of immunoglobulins seen when blood serum is analysed.

A molecule made up of several repeating units, called 'monomers'.

otitis media

Essential fatty acids that may help protect against heart disease and dementia.

A tropical disease, also called river blindness.

A fungal infection of the nails.

A specialist in the treatment of cancer.

Excessive thickening, hooking,and curving of fingernails or toenails.

Any drug derived from or chemically similar to opium.

A substance obtained from the unripe seed pods of the poppy plant. It can provide pain relief and also causes sleepiness and euphoria.

A rare variety of migraine headache.

Inflammation of the optic nerve.

Bacterial infection of the tissues inside the eye socket.

A painful condition affecting the muscles that control the movement of the eyes. it occurs as a side effect of other conditions such as infection or cancer.

The surgical removal of a testicle.

An operation to bring a testicle down into the scrotum.