Cd4

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A glycoprotein found on the surface of helper T cells and several other types of immune cells. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of helper T cells wordnet
  3. 3
    A CD4+ helper T cell. countable

    "In short, while CD4 counts can tell you where you are now, the viral load tells you where you are going."

Synonyms

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cluster of differentiation 4cluster of differentiation 4

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"In short, while CD4 counts can tell you where you are now, the viral load tells you where you are going."

Etymology

Initialism of cluster of differentiation type 4.

Related phrases

helper t cell

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