Human immunodeficiency virus

Noun

Definitions

1.NounEither of the two related viruses, human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) and human immunodeficiency virus 2 (HIV-2) that progressively destroy the body's immune system and can potentially lead to AIDS.

Synonyms

hiv h.i.v.human immunodeficiency virus 1 hiv-2 human immunodeficiency virus 2 hiv-1 hiv virus aids virus simian immunodeficiency virus acquired immunodeficiency syndrome hiv/aids herpes

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