Subject | English | Thesaurus |
med. | CD8 Cell | A type of lymphocyte. CD8 T lymphocytes (CD8 cells) recognize and destroy cells infected with microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses. |
med. | CD4 Cell | A type of lymphocyte. CD4 T lymphocytes (CD4 cells) help coordinate the immune response by stimulating other immune cells, such as macrophages, B lymphocytes (B cells), and CD8 T lymphocytes (CD8 cells), to fight infection. HIV weakens the immune system by destroying CD4 cells. |
med. | CD4 cell percentage | Percentage of white blood cells that are CD4 T lymphocytes (CD4 cells). In certain cases, such as during acute HIV infection or HIV infection in children younger than 5 years of age, CD4 percentage is used rather than CD4 count to assess HIV progression or response to antiretroviral therapy (ART). |
abbr., IT | Cell Directory Services | CDS |
telecom., abbr. | Cell Level Atm Services Simulator | CLASS |
abbr., scottish | Partnership Co-ordination Cell | PCC (NATO) |