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End-Stage Disease
           The final period or phase in the course of a disease that leads to
           a person’s death. An example of this is end-stage renal disease
           (ESRD), in which a person’s kidneys have deteriorated to the point
           that the damage is life threatening and likely fatal.


        Enteric                                                            E
           Of or relating to the intestines. This term also refers to a coating
           used on some drugs to prevent the breakdown of the drug by the
           stomach before it has a chance to be absorbed by the intestines.


        Enteritis
           Inflammation of the small intestine caused by bacterial or viral
           infection. Often causes diarrhea and dehydration and may also
           involve the stomach and large intestine.
           See Also: Colitis

        Entry Inhibitor
           A class of anti-HIV drugs designed to disrupt the ability of HIV
           to enter a host cell through the cell’s surface. This class includes
           receptor inhibitors (CD4, CCR5, or CXCR4) and fusion inhibitors.
           See Also: Fusion Inhibitor


        Envelope
           The outer protective membrane of HIV that is composed of two
           layers of fat-like molecules called lipids. HIV uses specific proteins
           embedded in the envelope to attach to and enter host cells.

        Enzyme
           A protein that helps a chemical reaction happen by decreasing
           the energy needed for the reaction to occur.












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