A general anaesthetic makes you lose consciousness and fall asleep. You can't feel anything at all.

The elements of a cell that carry instructions on how the cell should grow and function. Each person has a set of many thousands of genes inherited from both parents. This set is found in every cell of the body.

A test where a tube with a tiny light and camera attached to it is put gently into the throat, stomach and upper part of the tummy (small intestine).

Medical care after treatment has finished that includes regular check-ups with your doctors.

Ability to have children.

Within the context of this website, we are referring to those people in a family or kinship who share the same bloodlines.

Physical activity that helps condition the body to improve health, maintain fitness and physical rehabilitation.

A physical inspection of the body used to determine medical fitness or help with diagnosing disease.

A test where a tube with a tiny light and camera attached to it is put gently into the throat or the bottom to look at the gastro-intestinal tract.

The lining of the uterus (also known as the womb) or uterus.