matched – in clinical trials matched refers to each group having similar age, gender, ethnicity, HIV duration, health etc in a study.
Glossary
Selected words and phrases
CD8 cell – cell (lymphocyte) in your immune system that kills cells infected with HIV.
HCV – hepatitis C, a virus that causes liver disease.
chronic – long-term.
peripheral neuropathy (PN) – damage to the nerves in your hands or feet. PN can be caused by HIV or some HIV drugs.