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latent – not active at present, resting. Latently infected CD4 cells are CD4 cells that are infected with HIV but which are resting. HIV drugs do not work on resting cells.

range – the highest and lowest results in a group. Range is used together with median (average). See IQR (interquartile range).

lumbar puncture – taking a sample of spinal fluid by inserting a needle into the body at the base of the spine. Also called a spinal tap.

central line – tube inserted into a deep vein to deliver medicine (Hickman line or PortaCath).

performance stage – WHO classification of progress of HIV infection.

WHO classification system.