Glossary


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G

Gay

Males or females who are sexually or romantically attracted to their own sex

Gender-reassignment

The process of change from one gender to another

Genetic

Inherited genes

Genital

Relating to or situated near the genitals

Genitalia

The genitals

Genitals

Male or female reproductive organs

Genito-urinary

Of the genital and urinary organs

Genotypic testing

During genotypic analysis, the genetic makeup of a person's HIV is evaluated to determine the likelihood of drug resistance

Gonorrhoea

Sexually transmitted infection

GUM

Genito Urinary Medicine

Gynaecological

Relating to the study of diseases of women and girls, particularly those affecting the reproductive system