Author: Glossary

Very long.  

To make something last longer.  

To produce many similar cells or parts, and so grow. To increase by reproduction of similar forms.  

A movement of the uterus downwards due to weakening of the structures of the pelvic floor, e.g. because of age or a difficult childbirth. A condition in which the uterus drops down from its normal position into the vagina. Prolapse occurs when the ligaments holding the uterus in place are stretched by pregnancy and childbirth…

A condition in which mucous membrane of the rectum moves downwards and passes through the anus. Protrusion of the rectal mucosa or full thickness of the rectum (procidentia). Internal or complete rectal prolapse can be identified radiographically or endoscopically without transanal protrusion.  

A condition in which an intervertebral disc becomes displaced or where the soft centre of a disc passes through the hard cartilage of the exterior and presses onto a nerve. The spinal column is built up of a series of bones, known as vertebrae, placed one upon the other. Between these vertebrae lies a series…

Fibres connecting the cerebral cortex with the lower parts of the brain and spinal cord.  

To protrude or stick out.  

A substance produced by the pancreas, then converted to insulin. Precursor molecule for insulin. It consists of an A chain, a B chain, and a C chain. The C chain is split off when the proinsulin is converted to insulin. A substance produced in the pancreas from which the hormone insulin is derived. Precursor of…

A drug used in the prevention and treatment of malaria. A medication used for malaria prevention that generally has rare side effects. While indigestion, nausea, or vomiting can occur, these symptoms typically subside as the treatment progresses.