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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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