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Definition of AIDS

1. Noun. A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles.

Definition of AIDS

1. Acronym. (disease) acquired immune deficiency syndrome ¹

2. Acronym. (alternative capitalization of AIDS) acquired immune deficiency syndrome ¹

3. Noun. (plural of aid) ¹

4. Verb. (third-person singular of aid) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of AIDS

1. aid [v] - See also: aid

Medical Definition of AIDS

1. An epidemic disease caused by an infection by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1, HIV-2), a retrovirus that causes immune system failure and debilitation and is often accompanied by infections such as tuberculosis. AIDS is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids. Acronym: AIDS (10 May 1997)

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