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Neuropathy
A disorder that occurs when nerve cells are damaged. Symptoms
range from a tingling sensation or numbness in the toes and fingers
to paralysis. Neuropathy can occur as a result of HIV infection or as
a side effect of certain anti-HIV drugs.
See Also: Peripheral Neuropathy

Neutropenia
A lower than normal number of neutrophils (a type of white
blood cell) in the blood. Moderate to severe neutropenia can
increase the chance of developing bacterial infections. Neutropenia
may occur as a result of HIV infection or as a side effect of some
anti-HIV drugs.
See Also: Neutrophil

Neutrophil
A type of white blood cell that can engulf and kill foreign invaders,
such as bacteria.

New Drug Application (NDA) N
An application submitted by a drug manufacturer to the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) for a license to market and sell a
particular drug in the United States. The drug manufacturer files an
NDA after information from clinical trials is available for FDA review.
See Also: Investigational New Drug (IND) Application

NHL
See: Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

NIAID
See: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

NIH
See: National Institutes of Health

NK Cell
See: Natural Killer Cell

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