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单词 HIV
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HIV

noun

ˌāch-ˌī-ˈvē How to pronounce HIV (audio)
: either of two retroviruses that infect and destroy helper T cells of the immune system causing the marked reduction in their numbers that is diagnostic of AIDS

called also AIDS virus, human immunodeficiency virus

compare hiv-1, hiv-2

Example Sentences

The patient is HIV positive .

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

HIV

noun

ˌāch-ˌī-ˈvē How to pronounce HIV (audio)
: a virus that causes AIDS by destroying large numbers of cells that help the human body fight infection

Medical Definition

HIV

noun

ˌā-ˌchī-ˈvē How to pronounce HIV (audio)
: any of several retroviruses and especially HIV-1 that infect and destroy helper T cells of the immune system causing the marked reduction in their numbers that is diagnostic of AIDS

called also AIDS virus, human immunodeficiency virus

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