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AIDS Definition

AIDS (ādz)

noun

a condition in which an acquired deficiency of certain leukocytes, esp. T cells, results in a variety of infections, some forms of cancer, and the degeneration of the nervous system: caused by an HIV virus which infects T cells and is transmitted via body fluids, esp. sexual secretions and blood

Etymology: A(cquired) I(mmune) D(eficiency) S(yndrome)

AIDS Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • orphan: That's why we offer scholarships to AIDs orphans in Uganda.
  • victim: Whether this is working with AIDs victims in Africa, or setting up youth work with orphans in the Eastern Block.
  • issue: HIV and AIDs related issues Re: S Claimant underwent HIV test and was informed that she was HIV positive.

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