Glossary

U-Z

UK The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

UK Combined Code Guidance that sets out standards of good practice in corporate governance for the UK.

urology Relating to the structure, functioning and disorders of the urinary tract.

US The United States of America.

US dollar, US$, USD or $ References to the currency of the US.

vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF) A growth factor which promotes the growth of new blood vessels.

World Health Organization (WHO) The United Nations’ specialised agency for health.

XR Extended release.

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome A rare gastric acid disorder.