hormone – n. a natural substance that influences the way in which the body grows
complication – n. a health condition or conditions often caused or brought on by another condition or a medical procedure
scan – v. to use a special camera to make an image of something so that it can be studied closely
inflammation – n. a condition where tissue becomes red, painful and swollen
stage – n. a period in the development of something
thermal – adj. related to heat
infrared – n. a form of electro-magnetic radiation closely related to heat
manage – v. to direct; to take care of; to have control of