• Staging

    lassification of tumours. It includes the size and spread of the tumour.

  • Statins

    Statins are active substances with lipid-lowering properties used to treat metabolic disorders and prevent cardiovascular disease in patients at risk.

  • Stem cells

    Cells in the bone marrow that can develop into different types of tissue.

  • Stenosis

    Narrowing of a blood vessel.

  • Stent

    Small wire mesh tube inserted into hollow structures to keep them open.

  • Stereotactic biopsy

    Targeted removal of small tissue units.

  • Stereotactic radiotherapy

    Stereotactic irradiation is a procedure that allows high precision, millimetre accurate irradiation of tumours, particularly in the brain. This high precision radiotherapy largely allows sparing of the healthy tissue surrounding the tumour.

  • Stereotaxy

    Image-guided and computer-aided method for the accurate removal of tissue using a cannula.

  • Sternotomy

    Surgical separation of the breastbone (sternum) for heart and chest operations.

  • Stoma

    Artificial anus.

  • Stool incontinence

    Voluntary, uncontrollable passage of stool or air/gases.