Glossary

axis – line on a graph to measure data. Graphs usually have a vertical axis (y-axis) and horizontal axis (x-axis). An axis should show what is being measured and the units of measurement, eg ‘time (in minutes)’.

febrile – medical word relating to fever

SC (sub-cutaneous) – under the skin. See IV (intravenous) and IM (intra-muscular).

fibrosis – mild to moderate scarring of the liver (see cirrhosis)

triglycerides (TG) – a kind of lipid (blood fat) that is generated by the liver. Untreated HIV infection reduces triglicerides and treatment increases levels again. Some HIV drugs also increase triglycerides.