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(noun) protease inhibitor, PI
an antiviral drug used against HIV; interrupts HIV replication by binding and blocking HIV protease; often used in combination with other drugs
(noun) principal investigator, PI
the scientist in charge of an experiment or research project
(noun) private detective, private eye, private investigator, PI, operative, shamus, sherlock
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information