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Follicular Dendritic Cell (FDC)
A specific type of dendritic cell found in lymphoid tissues, such as
the thymus and lymph nodes.
See Also: Dendritic Cell
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agency
responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of drugs,
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biologics, vaccines, and medical devices. The FDA also works with
the blood banking industry to safeguard the nation’s blood supply.
Formulation
The physical form in which a drug is administered. Examples
include tablets, capsules, liquids, topical creams and ointments,
and injectable solutions. A single drug may be available in
multiple formulations.
Fungus
A group of primitive organisms that includes mushrooms,
yeasts, rusts, and molds, some of which can infect humans
and cause disease. For example, mouth thrush is caused by
the fungus Candida.
Fusin
See: CXCR4
Fusion Inhibitor
A class of anti-HIV drugs that inhibits the fusing of HIV’s outer
envelope with the host cell membrane, which prevents infection
of the cell.
See Also: Envelope
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