An antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV infection; 3TC is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI, nuke)
abacavir
- Abacavir
An antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV infection; abacavir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI, nuke)
abdominal pain
- đau bụng
Feelings of discomfort in the abdomen or belly, including the stomach, liver, intestines, spleen and pancreas
Aboriginal people
- người thổ dân
In Canada, Aboriginal people are the descendents of the original inhabitants of North America, including First Nations people, Métis and Inuit
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- hội chứng suy giảm miễn dịch
The most severe manifestation of infection with HIV, which causes damage to the immune system; AIDS is usually associated with opportunistic infections, cancers and/or weight loss
adherence
- sự dính chặt, sự bám chặt, gia nhập
How well a person is able to continue their pill-taking schedule as prescribed and directed
aerosolized
- máy trị phổi bằng phun hơi
Made into a fine mist; an aerosolized drug is given as a spray that is inhaled into the lungs
AIDS dementia complex
- tình trạng sa sút trí tuệ của bệnh AIDS
A disease of the brain caused by HIV that leads to loss of coordination, mood swings and problems thinking clearly
allergic reaction
- phản ứng, dị ứng
Over-reaction of the immune system to a drug or other normally safe compound
amprenavir
- Amprenavir
An antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV infection; amprenavir is a protease inhibitor (PI)
anabolic steroid
- sự đồng hoá
A synthetic hormone used to increase muscle size and strength; anabolic steroids are derived from testosterone
anal sex
- giao hợp qua đường hậu môn
Sexual intercourse where the penis is inserted in the anus
anemia
- bệnh thiếu máu
A deficiency in the capacity of blood to carry oxygen to cells and tissues; tests for anemia measure hemoglobin, red blood cell volume, and red blood cell number
anonymous HIV testing
- xét nghiệm HIV không lưu danh tánh
A service that offers HIV diagnostic tests without asking for or recording people’s names
antagonist
- trái ngược, nghịch; đối lập, đối kháng
A drug that counteracts or neutralizes another drug
antibody
- kháng thể
A disease-fighting protein created by the immune system; antibodies selectively neutralize foreign matter in the body, providing protection from certain viruses, bacteria and toxins; antibodies are part of the humoral immune response
antifungal drug
- thuốc trị nấm
A drug used to treat fungal infections like candidiasis
antiobiotic drug
- kháng sinh, trụ sinh
A drug used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms
antioxidant
- chống oxy hóa
A substance that reduces the damage to cells caused by oxidative stress; examples include beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E
antiviral drug
- thuốc chống siêu vi khuẩn
A drug used to treat viral infections like herpes
aspergillosis
- bệnh nấm Aspergyllus
A disease caused by a fungal infection; it can cause sores on the skin, ears, in the nose, or sometimes on internal organs
atazanavir
- Atazanavir
An antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV infection; atazanavir is a protease inhibitor (PI)
Ayurveda
- Ayurveda
A system of traditional medicine practiced in India
AZT
- AZT
An antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV infection; AZT is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI, nuke)