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HIV

American  

abbreviation

  1. human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS virus


HIV British  

abbreviation

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

HIV Scientific  
/ āch′ī-vē′ /
  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 Cultural  
  1. An abbreviation for h uman i mmunodeficiency v irus, the virus that causes AIDS.


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Another new law will enhance access to drugs known as PrEP and PEP, which are aimed at preventing HIV.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

The U.K. drugmaker’s core HIV, general medicines, respiratory and vaccines businesses will face significant competition over the next five years and its drug pipeline remains a “show-me” story for now, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja described him as a "symbol of unity" and praised his work raising awareness about HIV and Aids among young people.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

In the late 1980s, while still working on TV sets, Neece learned he was HIV positive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

They’ll offer you an HIV test and, if you’re a girl, a pregnancy test.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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