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abbr. med. | Chronic Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Neoplasms, Infections, Cryoglobulinemia |
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physiol. abbr. | CH |
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A type of lymphocyte. There are two major types of T lymphocytes: CD8 cells cytotoxic T lymphocytes and CD4 cells helper T lymphocytes; both T cell types are essential for a healthy immune system. HIV infects and destroys CD4 cells, gradually destroying the immune system. see also CD4 T lymphocyte, CD8 T lymphocyte, lymphocyte |
T: 23 phrases in 9 subjects |
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