Glossary

CD8 cell – cell (lymphocyte) in your immune system that kills cells infected with HIV.

nucleotide – the building blocks of the genetic code (DNA/RNA). Also called a base.

DEXA – a non-invasive scan that can measure the percentage of different body areas (whole body, trunk, right leg etc) that are muscle or fat. DEXA scans cannot determine if this is central fat (visceral adipose tissue, VAT) or sub-cutaneous fat (under the skin).

DEXA scan also can measure bone density and is used to monitor risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis.

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.

outreach – a type of service which goes out to find and engage people.