Wiktionary
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
alt. (context disease English) An infectious disease, caused by HIV, that causes the gradual degeneration of the body's immune system. n. (context disease English) An infectious disease, caused by HIV, that causes the gradual degeneration of the body's immune system.
WordNet
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
n. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles [syn: AIDS]
Usage examples of "acquired immune deficiency syndrome".
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