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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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Taylor, who is a rising football star, is now on anti-viral medications to protect against HIV or hepatitis - but these drugs have themselves taken their toll.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Starring pop star Olly Alexander, the show became an instant hit, with sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust also reporting a surge in HIV testing after its launch.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Existing HIV drugs are already very effective, but upcoming innovations that will help move patients to long-acting injectable drugs from daily tablets is expected to drive future market growth, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

HIV market, this is essentially a duopoly, according to Bernstein.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

More than a few returned to villages such as Cange with HIV and AIDS.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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