human immunodeficiency virus

Noun

Meaning

the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); it replicates in and kills the helper T cells

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

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Hypernyms

retrovirus

Examples

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition which is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Source: Internet

Fiji has recorded 124 new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) this year, says the Minister for Health and Medical Services Dr Ifereimi Waqainabete. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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