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apoptosis
The deliberate, programmed death of a cell. Apoptosis is a normal biological process that helps the body stay healthy by eliminating old or damaged cells. One of the ways that HIV infection gradually destroys the immune system is by causing apoptosis of CD4 T lymphocytes (CD4 cells).
- 词性: noun
- 行业/领域: 卫生保健
- 类别 AIDS 的预防和治疗
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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- Joseph Floyd
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