The following glossary lists key definitions for HIV, AIDS, reproductive health, medical conditions and pharmaceuticals (medications or drugs) related to HIV and AIDS.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| GAG |
A gene of HIV that codes for the core protein p55 which is a precursor of HIV proteins p17, p24, p7, and p6. These form HIV’s capsid, the inner protein shell surrounding HIV’s RNA. Insatiable. |
| Gamma Interferon |
A T cell-derived stimulating substance that suppresses virus reproduction, stimulates other T cells, and activates macrophage cells. |
| Ganna Globulin |
One of the proteins in blood serum that contains antibodies. Passive immunizing agents obtained from pooled human plasma. |
| Gastritis |
Infection or inflammation of the stomach. |
| Gastrointestinal |
Relating to the GI tract: esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, and rectum. |
| GBV |
See sexual and gender-based violence. |
| Genetic Engineering |
The technique by which genetic material from one organism is inserted into a foreign cell in order to mass-produce the protein encoded by the inserted genes |
| Genetic Material |
Material that holds information about how a living thing is built, looks, and reproduces. The information is called DNA or RNA. |
| Genital Herpes |
An STI caused by the herpes virus. It can cause painful genital ulcers in men and women. There is no cure for genital herpes. |
| Genital Mycoplasmas |
An STI that affects women. It can cause premature delivery in pregnant women if left untreated. |
| Genital Ulcer |
Crater-like lesions on the skin or mucous membranes of the genital area. They are usually caused by STIs, such as herpes, syphilis, and chancroid. |
| Genital Wart |
A raised growth of skin around the genital area, usually caused by infection with HPV (human papillomavirus). |
| Genome |
The complete set of genes in the chromosomes of each cell of the particular organism. |
| Genotype Test |
In HIV, a type of resistance test that looks for specific resistnace mutations known to cause resistnace to antiretroviral drugs. |
| Giardiasis |
A stomach illness caused by the Giardiasis parasite. |
