CD4 en · NOUN
Etymology
Initialism of cluster of differentiation type 4.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A glycoprotein found on the surface of helper T cells and several other types of immune cells.
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(countable) A CD4+ helper T cell.
In short, while CD4 counts can tell you where you are now, the viral load tells you where you are going.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD4s | Number=Plur | lexicographic |