Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Noun)
Meaning
The virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); it replicates in and kills the helper T cells.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The human immunodeficiency virus was first identified in 1983 as the cause of AIDS, a condition in which the immune system is severely compromised.
- The human immunodeficiency virus is a type of lentivirus that attacks the body's immune system by targeting and destroying helper T cells.
- Researchers have made significant progress in understanding the life cycle of the human immunodeficiency virus and developing treatments to manage its effects.
- The human immunodeficiency virus is primarily transmitted through bodily fluids such as blood, semen, and breast milk, and can be prevented with proper precautions.
- Antiretroviral therapy has proven effective in slowing the progression of the human immunodeficiency virus and improving the quality of life for those infected.