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cerebrovascular refers to the blood vessels taking blood to the brain.

A blockage that restricts blood to the brain is called a stroke.

Strokes can occur when blood vessels in the brain block, or when a clot formed in another part of the body is carried to the brain.

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.

TST – tuberculosis skin test

In utero is within the uterus or womb before the onset of labour.

ARV – a drug that works against a retrovirus, eg treatment for HIV. See: antiretroviral.