Glossary

lipoatrophy – fat loss in your arms, legs or face. Lipoatrophy is a type of lipodystrophy.

portal hypertension – increased blood pressure (hypertension) in the vein carrying blood to the liver.

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

Drug targets in the virus life cycle.

informed consent – a document that every person who participates in research is required to sign before entering the study. It outlines the details of a the study, including the known risks and benefits or any intervention. It also explains what is required during the study in terms of additional tests and clinic visits.

bile duct – a tube that carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder and then to the small intestine biopsy: taking a small sample of body tissue for examination and testing in the laboratory