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BBV-STI Glossary

The BBV/STI Multilingual Glossary is a resource for interpreters who work in health settings. It offers an extensive list of English terms related to sexual health and blood-borne viruses (such as hepatitis) translated into 10 languages, as well as definitions in simple English.

To search for the translation of an English term, first select a language from the list below, and click 'submit'. Then select a letter to view all terms beginning with that letter.

You can also download the glossary as a printed document. Click on the language name in the right-hand column to download a glossary.

Glossaries in Arabic, Chinese, French, Indonesian, Swahili, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese are available online and as print-friendly documents.

Glossaries in Amharic, Burmese, Hindi, Khmer and Tigrinya are only available as print-friendly documents. Click on the language name in the right-hand column to download a glossary. 

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Gastroenterologist

A health professional who specialises in disease of the gastrointestinal tract (digestive system).

Gay

A word used to describe a man who is sexually attracted to or has sex with other men. A member of the gay community. Sometimes also used to describe lesbians.

Gender

The social meaning of being male or female, which includes ideas about normal behaviours, roles and characteristics. Not the same as biological sex (being born a woman or man), which is a physical trait.

Gender identity

How a person imagines or understands their own gender. Sometimes people can identify as being a gender different to their biological sex.

Genital discharge

Fluid leaking from the genital tract (vagina or penis) which can be sign of an STI e.g. gonorrhoea.

Genital herpes

An STI of the ano-genital region, caused by HSV1 or HSV2.

Genital warts

A fleshy projection from the skin or mucous membranes around the genitals or anus caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Genitals

The reproductive organs - Penis & Vagina.

Genotype

Different genetic types or strains of an organism. Often used clinically in reference to chronic viral infections, especially HCV.

Glans penis

The tip (head) of the penis.

Gonorrhoea

A treatable bacterial STI associated with genital discharge which can be prevented by using condoms.

GUD (Genital ulcer disease)

A break in skin or mucous membrane associated with a range of STIs e.g. herpes, syphilis.

Gynaecologist

A health professional (doctor) who specialises in diseases of women's reproductive organs.

Printed glossaries

Download print-friendly versions of the glossary:

Amharic   |   Arabic 
Burmese   |   Chinese 
French   |   Hindi 
Indonesian   |   Khmer 
Korean   |   Somali 
Swahili   |   Thai 
Tigrinya   |   Turkish 
Vietnamese  

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The BBV/STI Multilingual Glossary is a joint project of the following individuals and agencies:
Suzanne Lau-Gooey
Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT)
Multicultural Health & Support Service
Hepatitis C Victoria, St Vincent's Health
HIV CALD Service - Alfred Health
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society
Melbourne Health
Resourcing Health and Education in the Sex Industry (RhED)
Funding provided by the Department of Human Services, Victoria.