mg (milligram) – abbreviation for milligram. 1000 milligrams = 1 gram.
Glossary
Selected words and phrases
peer support – support provided by people who share the same experience or problem. HIV peer support is provided by other HIV-positive people.
foetal membranes are the membranes surrounding the foetus.
amniocentesis – test in which cells around a fetus are removed and examined to detect genetic abnormalities
Fibroscan – a non-invasive ultrasound scan that measures the ‘elasticity’ or stiffness of the liver.