Glossary

IM (intra-muscular) – injecting into a muscle. See IV (intravenous) and SC (sub-cutaneous).

median (average) – where the results are all arranged in numerical order and the middle of the range is taken as the (median) average. See mean.

What is an average.

cryoglobulinemia – increased blood levels of abnormal proteins called cryoglobulins that can inflame blood vessels and thicken blood.

haemoglobin – substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

mega-HAART – a term for a drug combination that uses five or more HIV drugs, usually including 2–3 protease inhibitors. Rarely used now.