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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.

LTNP / LTSP – See: long-term non-progressor.

entry inhibitor (EI) – class of anti-HIV drug.

Drug targets in the virus life cycle.

ARV – a drug that works against a retrovirus, eg treatment for HIV. See: antiretroviral.

buprenorphine – strong pain-killer useful for treating heroin addiction. See also methadone.