Ulcerative Colitis: Chronic inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the colon and rectum.
Ursodeoxycholic Acid: Commonly known as Urso or UCDA. This medication is often used for patients with PSC however research is ongoing with regard to its effectiveness in slowing disease progression.
Vancomycin: (Vancomycin Alpharpharm, Cancomycin Sandoz, Cancocin). Often used in paediatric patients with PSC
Varices: (plural) A tortuous dilatation of a vein.