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Human immunodeficiency virus
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Also called HIV. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The virus isolated and recognized as the etiologic agent of AIDS. HIV-1 is classified as a lentivirus, a subtype of retroviruses. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A cytopathic retrovirus. It is the etiological agent of AIDS. (Food and Drug Administration)
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