Glossary

encephalitis – inflammation of the brain.

event-based dosing –  See EBD.

free radical – a chemical produced after a molecular reaction, often containing oxygen, that has one ‘free’ unpaired electron on its outer surface. This makes it able to react and damage other cells, and perhaps increase progression of cardiovascular disease, cancers and aging. See antioxidant.

non-nuke – a common term for NNRTI.

PCR (polymerase chain reaction) –  type of viral load test.