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.
Glossary
Selected words and phrases
hepatic – relating to the liver, ie hepatitis = liver inflamation, hepatocyte = liver cell etc.
blood sugar – glucose in the blood. When carbohydrates are digested they produce glucose, which circulates in the blood and is used by the body as fuel.
performance stage – WHO classification of progress of HIV infection.
ARV – a drug that works against a retrovirus, eg treatment for HIV. See: antiretroviral.