acquired immune deficiency syndrome

A form of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome — A medical condition caused by advanced infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), characterized by a low CD4⁺ cell count or a range of clinical presentations (such as specific opportunistic infections and cancers).

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Meanings

nounacquired immune deficiency syndrome (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

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AIDS
Broader
immunodeficiencyinfectious disease
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aidsgay cancergay plague

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