October 20, 2025
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CD4 count
A CD4 count, also known as a T-cell count, is…
erythropoietin
Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone produced by the kidneys that…
Phagocytosis
Phagocytosis is the process by which a cell "eats" and…
red blood cell indices (RBC)
What are red blood cell (RBC) indices? Red blood cell…
lyt/o-
The medical term "lyt/o" is a combining form that means…
antiretroviral drug
Antiretroviral Drugs  Antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) are medications used to treat…
corticosteroid
any of a group of steroid hormones produced in the…
Leukocyte Diseases
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Severe infection caused by the human…
Erythrocyte Diseases
Anemia Anemia is a decrease in the number of erythrocytes.…