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These range from relatively mild infections like the common cold or strep throat to major illnesses like pneumonia or even human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
The virus had got to her immune system, leaving her vulnerable to contracting other infections—much like its counterpart that affects humans, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Key Background Researchers have studied possible cures and prevention for the spread of human immunodeficiency virus, a virus that attacks the body’s immune system.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
But now, the majority of HIV-positive people are over the age of 50 — and one focus of Frank’s work is how to best care for people aging with human immunodeficiency virus.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1986, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of human immunodeficiency virus was
in 1986
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“Human immunodeficiency virus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20immunodeficiency%20virus. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
noun
human im·mu·no·de·fi·cien·cy virus
-ˌim-yə-nō-di-ˈfish-ən(t)-sē-,
-im-ˌyü-nō-
: hiv
Medical Definition
human immunodeficiency virus
noun
: hiv
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