Glossary


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F

Faecal

Relating to faeces

Fallopian tubes

Either of a pair of tubes that conduct egg cells from the ovary to the uterus

Fastidious

Careful in matters of taste and choice, fussy

Femidoms

A sheath worn inserted into the vagina to prevent unwanted pregnancy or infection

First line therapy

The starting therapy for someone who has never received therapy before

Flu

A highly contagious virus infection that affects the respiratory system

Foreplay

Stimulation preceding sexual intercourse