human immunodeficiency virus

noun

: hiv

Examples of human immunodeficiency virus in a Sentence

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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 See all Example Sentences for human immunodeficiency virus 

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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Cite this Entry

“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-,
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: hiv

Medical Definition

human immunodeficiency virus

noun
: hiv

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