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Recombinant
Produced by genetic engineering. Also refers to a new organism
or compound produced by inserting the genetic material of one
organism into the genetic material of another organism.
See Also: Genetic Engineering

Refractory
Refers to a disease or condition that has gotten worse
despite treatment.

Regimen
See: Treatment Regimen

Relapse
The return of signs and symptoms of a disease after a patient has
been free of those signs and symptoms.

Remission
The period during which symptoms of a disease diminish or disappear.
In people infected with HIV, effective treatment regimens may result in
the remission of HIV-associated symptoms and conditions.

Renal
Pertaining to the kidneys.

Replication R
See: Viral Replication

Rescue Therapy
See: Salvage Therapy

Reservoir
See: Latent HIV Reservoir

Resistance
See: Drug Resistance

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