Cellulitis

Cellulitis – Acute bacterial infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissue

Cholangitis

Cholangitis – Infection due to obstruction of the biliary tree

Encephalitis – Inflammation of brain parenchyma

Menopause – 12 months of amenorrhoea

Emergency Contraception – Forms of contraception that are effective if administered within a specified period after sexual intercourse

Non-Hormonal Contraception – Contraceptive techniques including IUDs, Barrier Methods, and Sterilisation

Single Hormonal Contraception – Contraception containing no oestrogen, only progestin

Combined Hormonal Contraception – Combination of synthetic progestogen and oestrogen

Hypokalaemia – A low serum potassium of <3.5mmol/L

Hyperkalaemia – A high serum potassium K+ >5.5mmol/L