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There’s an abundance of evidence linking infection with the human immunodeficiency virus with AIDS.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Complications are more likely to develop in people with a weakened immune system, such as those with cancer or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and organ transplant recipients.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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
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First Known Use
1986, in the meaning defined above
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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 27 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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