human immune deficiency virus

A form of human immunodeficiency virus — Either of the two species of retroviruses that infect cells in the human immune system and can potentially lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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Meanings

nounhuman immune deficiency virus (plural human immune deficiency viruses)

plural human immune deficiency viruses

  1. alternativeAlternative form of human immunodeficiency virus.
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