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Blood Sugar
ALSO KNOWN AS: Glucose
Blood Thinner
ALSO KNOWN AS: Anticoagulant
Body Habitus Changes
Noticeable physical changes in body shape or appearance. In people
with HIV, these changes may be due to HIV infection, opportunistic
infections, or antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
SEE RELATED TERM(S): Gynecomastia, Lipodystrophy, Wasting Syndrome
Bone Density Test
ALSO KNOWN AS: Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Bone Marrow
The soft, sponge-like tissue in the center of bones. There are two types
of bone marrow: yellow (made up of mostly fat cells) and red (the
source of red blood cells, platelets, and most white blood cells).
Bone Marrow Suppression
ALSO KNOWN AS: Myelosuppression
Boosting
Using an antiretroviral (ARV) drug to increase the effectiveness of
another ARV drug. For example, drugs in the protease inhibitor (PI)
ARV drug class are often boosted with the ARV drug ritonavir.
SEE RELATED TERM(S): Protease Inhibitor
Boxed Warning
ALSO KNOWN AS: Black Box Warning, Black Label Warning
The strongest form of warning required by the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for prescription drug labeling. A boxed warning
alerts health care providers and consumers to increased risk of serious
adverse reactions associated with use of a drug or to restrictions on use
of a drug. The boxed warning is presented in a box surrounded by a
black border and is placed on the drug label and any package inserts or
promotional materials intended for the prescriber or patient.
SEE RELATED TERM(S): Food and Drug Administration, Package Insert
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