| CXCR4 |
A protein on the surface of certain immune system cells, including CD4 T lymphocytes (CD4 cells) CXCR4 can act as a coreceptor (a second receptor binding site) for HIV when the virus enters a host cell. |
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| cyanocobalamin USP |
Nascobal |
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| CYP3A4 |
An enzyme that plays a key role in the metabolism of approximately half the drugs in use today. CYP3A4 is a member of the cytochrome P450 family of enzymes. |
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| cysto |
cystoscopy |
Vosoni |
| Cystoisosporiasis |
An intestinal infection caused by the protozoan parasite Cystoisospora belli (formerly called Isospora belli) Isosporiasis can be spread by ingesting food or water contaminated with the parasite. Symptoms of isosporiasis include watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, anorexia, and low-grade fever. In people with HIV, chronic isosporiasis (lasting over 1 month) is an AIDS-defining condition. |
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| cysto |
cystoscopy |
Vosoni |
| CDP |
cytidine diphosphate |
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| CMP |
cytidine monophosphate |
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| CTP |
cytidine triphosphate |
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| Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) |
A group of enzymes involved in the breakdown of drugs in the liver. Many drugs can inhibit or enhance the activity of these enzymes, causing drug levels in the blood to increase or decrease. Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes metabolize all protease inhibitors (PIs) and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) and can cause drug interactions that may result in adverse effects. |
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| cytochrome P450 3A4 |
An enzyme that plays a key role in the metabolism of approximately half the drugs in use today. CYP3A4 is a member of the cytochrome P450 family of enzymes. |
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| cytokine |
A family of proteins produced by cells, especially by immune cells. Cytokines act as chemical messengers between cells to regulate immune responses. |
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| cytomegalovirus (CMV) |
A herpesvirus that can cause infection in many parts of the body. Typically, only people with weakened immune systems become seriously ill from cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. In people with HIV, CMV can cause serious illnesses, including pneumonia (infection of the lungs) gastroenteritis (infection of the gastrointestinal tract) encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or retinitis (infection of the eye) CMV infection that affects a body part other than the liver, spleen, or lymph nodes is an AIDS-defining condition in people with HIV. |
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| cytopenia |
A lower-than-normal number of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. |
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| cytotoxic |
Having the ability to kill cells. |
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| Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte |
A type of lymphocyte. CD8 T lymphocytes (CD8 cells) recognize and destroy cells infected with microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses. |
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| deoxy- |
d- |
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| d. |
degree |
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| d. |
dorsal |
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| D.m. |
Diabetes mellitus |
Tiny Tony |
