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study population – the group of people in a study.

hepatic – relating to the liver, ie hepatitis = liver inflamation, hepatocyte = liver cell etc.

peripheral neuropathy (PN) – damage to the nerves in your hands or feet. PN can be caused by HIV or some HIV drugs.

Peripheral neuropathy – more infomation.

lactic acidosis – dangerous build up of lactate in the blood.

protozoa – a single-celled animals that are larger and more complex than bacteria.