abdominal – in the area of your belly
Glossary
Selected words and phrases
spinal tap – See lumbar puncture.
epoetin-alpha (EPO) – a treatment for anaemia, given by injection. Used to reduce side effect of hepatitis C treatment.
QD (or qd) – a short hand term for medication dosing that means ‘once-daily’.
opiate – a drug that comes from the opium poppy. Opiates include heroin, codeine and morphine.