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HIV

American  

abbreviation

  1. human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS virus


HIV British  

abbreviation

  1. human immunodeficiency virus; the cause of AIDS. Two strains have been identified: HIV-1 and HIV-2

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HIV Scientific  
/ āch′ī-vē /
  1. Short for human immunodeficiency virus. Any of various strains of a retrovirus of the genus Lentivirus that cause AIDS by infecting the body's immune system.


HIV Cultural  
  1. An abbreviation for h uman i mmunodeficiency v irus, the virus that causes AIDS.


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It ultimately showed non-inferiority and a similar safety profile to Biktarvy at 48 weeks of treatment, meaning it worked just as well as the world’s best-selling HIV drug.

From Barron's

A doctors' association in Zimbabwe has called for further dialogue to find a deal acceptable to both sides so the country's HIV programme can continue.

From BBC

Vir is developing a handful of treatments for hepatitis, HIV, and cancer.

From Barron's

Vir is developing a handful of treatments for hepatitis, HIV, and cancer.

From Barron's

According to the tribunal, the officer was undertaking a classroom-based training course in November 2024 when he "received a phone call informing him that he had been diagnosed with HIV".

From BBC