GLOSSARY
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. An immune system deficiency disorder that suddenly alters the body's ability to defend itself. The AIDS virus invades the T4 helper/inducer lymphocytes and multiplies, causing a breakdown in the body's immune system, eventually leading to overwhelming infection and/or cancer, with ultimate death.
Nonessential Amino Acid (Non-essential Amino Acid)
An amino acid which the body can create its own supply of if the diet is lacking in sources of it.
Last updated: Jun 28, 2008
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