phenotype — relating to how an organism behaves, based on how its genotype relates to the environment. Phenotypic resistance tests look at whether HIV continues to grow in a test tube after increasing concentrations of a drug are added. See genotype.
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non-nuke – a common term for NNRTI.
dyspepsia – a range of symptoms related to digestion problems that can include pain, nausea, heart burn. vomiting and pain in the stomach or upper intestine.
fungus (fungi) – parasitic organisms that include moulds, mildews, mushrooms and yeast.
BMI (body mass index) – a calculation using height and weight that is used to decide whether someone is over or under weight.