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CD4-Positive T-Lymphocyte
A type of white blood cell that helps stimulate immune system reactions. Helper T cells help activate cytotoxic T cells and macrophages by secreting cytokines. They also stimulate B cells to make antibodies. (NCI Dictionary)
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