human immunodeficiency viruses

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).

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralrareplural of human immunodeficiency virus
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