| endemic |
When a disease occurs frequently and at a predictable rate in a specific location or population. For example, HIV-2 is endemic to West Africa. |
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| endovascular laser coagulation |
EVLC |
MichaelBurov |
| endpoint |
In a clinical trial, an outcome or event used to objectively measure the effect of a drug or other intervention being studied. Common endpoints include severe toxicity, disease progression, and death. |
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| Energy Conservation Health Opportunity |
ECHO |
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| enteric |
Pertaining to the intestines. Certain bacterial enteric infections are more common or more severe in people with HIV than in people with healthy immune systems. |
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| enteric-coated (EC) |
When a tablet or capsule is coated with a substance that prevents the medication from being released until it reaches the small intestine, where it can then be absorbed. |
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| enteritis |
Inflammation of the small intestine. |
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| Enterobactercloacae |
Enterobacter cloacae |
Millie |
| entrance skin exposure |
ESE |
vlad-and-slav |
| entrance surface dose |
ESD |
vlad-and-slav |
| envelope |
The outer coat of HIV, made up of two layers of lipids (fatty molecules) HIV uses specific proteins embedded in its envelope to enter host cells. |
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| enzyme |
A molecule, usually a protein, that catalyzes (increases the rate of) chemical reactions in the body. Enzymes are essential to all body functions. HIV requires specific enzymes, such as reverse transcriptase or integrase, to replicate. |
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| EIA |
enzyme immunoanalysis |
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| enzyme immunoassay |
A laboratory test to detect the presence of HIV antibodies in the blood, oral fluid, or urine. The immune system responds to HIV infection by producing HIV antibodies. A positive result on an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) must be confirmed by a second, different antibody test (a positive Western blot) for a person to be definitively diagnosed with HIV infection. |
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| enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) |
A laboratory test to detect the presence of HIV antibodies in the blood, oral fluid, or urine. The immune system responds to HIV infection by producing HIV antibodies. A positive result on an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) must be confirmed by a second, different antibody test (a positive Western blot) for a person to be definitively diagnosed with HIV infection. |
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| eosinophilia |
An abnormal increase of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) in the blood, tissues, or organs. Eosinophilia is often a response to infection or allergens (substances that cause an allergic reaction) |
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| eosinophilic folliculitis (EF) |
A rare, severe type of folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles) characterized by itchy bumps or pus-filled sores on the face, chest, back, or arms. Eosinophilic folliculitis (EF) is mainly associated with advanced HIV infection. |
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| epicondylitis medialis humeri |
"golf elbow" |
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| epidemic |
A widespread outbreak of a disease in a large number of individuals over a particular period of time either in a given area or among a specific group of people. |
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| epidemiology |
The study of the distribution, causes, and clinical characteristics of disease or health status in a population. |
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