FANCONI ANAEMIA -
Noun: a rare inherited disorder of children which results in very low blood counts. It is different than aplastic anaemia or myelodysplasia in that it is an inherited disease.

Guido Fanconi, 1892 - 1979, a Swiss children's illness specialist.

FIBROBLAST -
Noun: One of the cells from which fibrous tissue is immediately formed after an injury. In the outer layer of the skin, the cells called fibroblasts enter a wound and build scar tissue by manufacturing collagen fibres and other proteins.

Latin - fibra = fiber

Greek - blastós = germ sprout

FIBROSIS -
Noun: An excessive growth of fibrous connective tissue in an organ or part of the body. Scarring.

Latin - fibra = fiber

Greek - osis = an abnormal condition.

FLUCONAZOLE -
Noun: Fluconazole, also known by the trade name Diflucan, is an antifungal drug that is uses to treat candida infections affecting the vagina, mouth, and skin. It may also be used to prevent fungal infections in patients with defective immunity or who have had immunosuppressive therapy or a Bone Marrow Transplant. The drug is generally well tolerated, although side effects such as nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal discomfort are common.

FRUSEMIDE -
Noun: Frusemide (also spelled Furosemide) is a powerful, short-acting diuretic (drug that pulls water out of your system and makes you urinate) that has been in use for over 20 years. It is used in conjunction with ALG/ATG as this treatment causes water retention. Frusemide causes potassium loss which can produce a wide variety of symptoms you should know about. If you notice any of the potassium loss symptoms after having Frusemide, let the nurses know and they will increase your potassium intake.

FUNGUS -
Noun: A primitive life form that can cause infection in the body. They get their nourishment from dead or living organic matter. Fungi that sometimes cause post-transplant infections are Candida and Aspergillus fungi.

Latin - fungus = fungus

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