hiv

• Аббревиатура, обозначающая вирус иммунодефицита человека, который поражает и разрушает Т-хелперы, приводя к синдрому приобретённого иммунодефицита (СПИД).

An abbreviation referring to the human immunodeficiency virus, which infects and destroys helper T cells, leading to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

uncountable · proper noun

1. Human Immunodeficiency VirusB2formalmedical

   A retrovirus that attacks the immune system, specifically CD4 cells (T cells), and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

   Вирус иммунодефицита человека

   • HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids.
   • The virus replicates by infecting helper T cells.
   • Antiretroviral therapy can control the progression of HIV.

   Synonymshuman immunodeficiency virus

2. HIV InfectionB2formalmedical

   The chronic, progressive condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, which weakens the immune system over time.

   ВИЧ-инфекция

   • He was diagnosed with HIV ten years ago.
   • Early detection of HIV improves treatment outcomes.
   • HIV can be managed with proper medical care.