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human immunodeficiency virus

/ˈhjuːmən ˌɪmjʊnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi ˈvaɪərəs/

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/ˈhjuːmən ˌɪmjʊnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi ˈvaɪərəs/C1formalmedical
  • ruРетровирус, который атакует иммунную систему, в частности CD4-клетки (Т-клетки), приводя к прогрессирующему отказу иммунной системы и потенциально вызывая синдром приобретенного иммунодефицита (СПИД).

A retrovirus that attacks the immune system, specifically CD4 cells (T cells), leading to progressive failure of the immune system and potentially resulting in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

  1. HIV DefinitionB2formal

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

    ruОпределение ВИЧ

    • The human immunodeficiency virus is transmitted through bodily fluids.
    • Antiretroviral therapy can control the human immunodeficiency virus.
    • Scientists continue to research a cure for the human immunodeficiency virus.