Glossary
Insomnia comes from the Latin word, which means "no
sleep" or the inability to sleep (in "no" and sinus
"sleep"). It is the most well known type of sleep disorder that
people experience.
Interferons are naturally
occurring proteins that are produced by the immune system. They direct the
immune system's attack on viruses, bacteria, tumours and other foreign
substances that may invade the body.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional
disorder that affects the digestive system. It causes abdominal pain, diarrhoea
and constipation. There is no cure, but most people can learn to control and
live with their irritable bowel.
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) is a process that occurs
outside the biological body.