HIV

abbreviation

1. human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS virus

HIV

abbreviation

1. human immunodeficiency virus; the cause of AIDS. Two strains have been identified: HIV-1 and HIV-2

HIV

1. Short for human immunodeficiency virus. Any of various strains of a retrovirus of the genus Lentivirus that cause AIDS by infecting the body's immune system.

HIV

1. An abbreviation for h uman i mmunodeficiency v irus, the virus that causes AIDS.

Example Sentences

From HIV to environmental toxins to police misconduct, the story is familiar: what goes uncounted is more easily ignored.

From Salon

The landmark deal to provide cheaper antiretroviral drugs for people with HIV in developing countries was brokered by former US President Bill Clinton after negotiations with pharmaceutical companies.

From BBC

Another said it "has damaged me from having any sort of romantic relationship in the future, due to people's overall thoughts on HIV".

From BBC

“Nerve injury is something that essentially 40% of Americans will experience either through carpal tunnel, injury, diabetes, HIV, cancer, chemotherapy,” Daboussi said.

From Los Angeles Times

In the past the CDC has been instrumental in global health, leading the response to crises from famine, to HIV, to Ebola.

From BBC

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