Glossary

SIDA – the abbreviation for AIDS in French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

chorionic villus sampling – test in which cells around an embryo are removed and examined to detect genetic abnormalities.

bilirubin – a liver enzyme. Increased levels of bilirubin lead to a yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Bilirubin and side effects

quantitative (in a study) – where what is being measured has a numerical value or fits a pre-defined scale or range of responses.

combination – mixture of drugs to treat HIV.