• T-cells

    Cells in the immune system that detect and destroy altered cells, i.e. cells infected with pathogens or cancer cells.

  • TACE

    Chemotherapy administered directly to the tumour with blockage of blood flow to the tumour.

  • Tachycardia

    A heartbeat that is too fast. In adults, this is a resting heartbeat of above 100 beats per minute.

  • TAVI

    Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (transcatheter aortic valve implantation).

  • Temporary adaptation

    Displacement of tissue using either temporary stitches or clamps.

  • Teriparatide

    This biologically manufactured parathyroid hormone stimulates bone-forming cells and results in the formation of new bone. It is injected daily under the skin over 24 months.

  • Testosterone

    Male sex hormone.

  • Thoracic

    Relating to the thorax (chest).

  • Thoracic surgery

    Specialist surgical discipline focusing on the lungs and particularly lung cancer.

  • Thoracoscope

    Instrument with a camera used to examine the chest cavity.

  • Thoracoscopy

    Minimally invasive method used when examining and also operating on the lung using keyhole techniques.