Glossary

TST – tuberculosis skin test

spinal tap – See lumbar puncture.

RNA – an abbreviation for the scientific word for genetic material found in some types of viruses. It is the abbreviation for ribonucleic acid. It is very similar to DNA but is single-strand rather than the double-strand in DNA. See DNA.

malaria – a parasite infection of red blood cells.

In utero is within the uterus or womb before the onset of labour.