HIV
ˌeɪtʃaɪˈviː
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Definition of HIV - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: human immunodeficiency virusTECH.virus that attacks the immune systemTECH.
  • HIV can lead to AIDS if untreated.
  • HIV is a major global health issue.
  • Many people live with HIV for years.
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Expressions with HIV

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not showing infection with HIV in a test
The patient is HIV-negative after the recent test.
connected to or caused by HIV infection
He takes medicine for HIV-related illnesses.
person who controls HIV without medication
The HIV controller showed no symptoms for years.
HIV-1abbr.
virus that causes a serious immune system disease
HIV-1 is a major global health concern.
HIV-2abbr.
virus that weakens the immune system in humans
HIV-2 is less common than HIV-1.
having tested positive for HIV infection
He is HIV-positive and receives regular treatment.

Terms with HIV included in their meaning

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AIDSacr.
acr: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
disease impairing immune system, caused by HIV
accommodating
designed to accommodate HIV-positive individuals
support
welcoming and supportive of HIV-positive people
UNAIDSabbr.
abr: Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS
international group fighting HIV and AIDS worldwide
medical
infectious disease caused by HIV weakening the immune system
medical
agent that combats retroviruses like HIV
hiv treatment mix
combination of drugs for treating HIV/AIDS
HIV types
either of the two related viruses HIV-1 and HIV-2

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  8. Arabic:إِتْش آي فِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַיְיץ׳ אַיְיץ׳ וִי, ...
  10. Russian:ВИЧ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ВІЛ, ...
  12. Hindi:एचआईवी, ...
HIV-
ˌeɪtʃ aɪ ˈviː

Definition of HIV- - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

abr: HIV negativeTECH.not having the human immunodeficiency virus in the bodyTECH.
  • The test result was HIV- after the checkup.
  • He was relieved to be HIV- after exposure.
  • All donors must be HIV- to give blood.
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Origin of HIV-

English HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)

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  8. Arabic:سلبي لفيروس نقص المناعة البشرية, ...
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  10. Russian:ВИЧ-, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ВІЛ-, ...
  12. Hindi:एचआईवी-नकारात्मक, ...
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