AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)
incurable disease characterized by a deterioration of the immune system and susceptibility to a number of infections and cancers (caused by the HIV virus) Aids (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) n. incurable disease characterized by a deterioration of the immune system and susceptibility to a number of infections and cancers (caused by the HIV virus) aid v. help; assist n. help; assistance; accessory | ||||
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AIDS Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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AIDS
<jargon> /aydz/ A* Infected Disk Syndrome ("A*" is a glob pattern that matches, but is not limited to, Apple Computer), this condition is quite often the result of practicing unsafe SEX.
See virus, worm, Trojan horse, virgin.
[Jargon File]
(1995-04-13)
<jargon> /aydz/ A* Infected Disk Syndrome ("A*" is a glob pattern that matches, but is not limited to, Apple Computer), this condition is quite often the result of practicing unsafe SEX.
See virus, worm, Trojan horse, virgin.
[Jargon File]
(1995-04-13)
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AIDS Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| DOD Joint Acronyms and Abbreviations |
AIDS
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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AIDS
Noun
1. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
(synonym) acquired immune deficiency syndrome
(hypernym) immunodeficiency
Noun
1. a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
(synonym) acquired immune deficiency syndrome
(hypernym) immunodeficiency
aid
Noun
1. a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas"
(synonym) assistance, help
(hypernym) resource
(derivation) help, assist
2. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
(synonym) assist, assistance, help
(hypernym) activity
(hyponym) self-help
3. a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause
(synonym) economic aid
(hypernym) gift
(hyponym) scholarship
4. the work of caring for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needed constant attention"
(synonym) care, attention, tending
(hypernym) work
(hyponym) hair care, haircare, hairdressing
(derivation) help
Verb
1. give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
(synonym) help, assist
(hypernym) support, back up
(hyponym) facilitate, ease, alleviate
(derivation) assistance, help
2. improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"
(synonym) help
(hypernym) better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate
(hyponym) bring around, cure, heal
(derivation) care, attention, tending
| ENGLISH IDIOMS 2.EDITION |
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - a disease of the immune system Recently the number of AIDS patients has been increasing rapidly in many countries.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome - a disease of the immune system Recently the number of AIDS patients has been increasing rapidly in many countries.
| Anagram |
aids
dais said
dais said
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| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
AIDS
SEIF (Siondróm Easpa Imdhíonachta Faighte)
SEIF (Siondróm Easpa Imdhíonachta Faighte)
AIDS Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
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AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (ah-KWY-erd im-YOON-o-de-FISH-en-see SIN-drome). A disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People with AIDS are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers and for infections that usually occur only in individuals with a weak immune system.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (ah-KWY-erd im-YOON-o-de-FISH-en-see SIN-drome). A disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People with AIDS are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers and for infections that usually occur only in individuals with a weak immune system.
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
AIDS
Disease due to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS is an acronym for Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome.
Disease due to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS is an acronym for Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome.
Acquired immunodeficiency disease
Disease caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AIDS.
| ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS USED IN HSE |
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
| Aids Glossary |
AIDS
abbreviation, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. A U.S. government of HIV Disease.
abbreviation, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. A U.S. government of HIV Disease.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
AIDS
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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AIDS
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
acquired immune deficiency syndrome
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms |
ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS)
The most severe manifestation of infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<!-- (see) --> lists numerous opportunistic infections and neoplasms (cancers) that, in the presence of HIV infection, constitute an AIDS diagnosis. There are also instances of presumptive diagnoses when a person's HIV status is unknown or not sought. This was especially true before 1985 when there was no HIV-antibody test. In 1993, CDC expanded the criteria for an AIDS diagnosis to include CD4+<!-- (see) --> T-cell count at or below 200 cells per microliter in the presence of HIV infection. In persons (age 5 and older) with normally functioning immune systems, CD4+ T-cell counts usually range from 500-1,500 cells per microliter. Persons living with AIDS often have infections of the lungs, brain, eyes, and other organs, and frequently suffer debilitating weight loss, diarrhea<!-- (see) -->, and a type of cancer called Kaposi's Sarcoma<!-- (see) -->. See HIV Disease; Opportunistic Infection; AIDS Wasting Syndrome.
The most severe manifestation of infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<!-- (see) --> lists numerous opportunistic infections and neoplasms (cancers) that, in the presence of HIV infection, constitute an AIDS diagnosis. There are also instances of presumptive diagnoses when a person's HIV status is unknown or not sought. This was especially true before 1985 when there was no HIV-antibody test. In 1993, CDC expanded the criteria for an AIDS diagnosis to include CD4+<!-- (see) --> T-cell count at or below 200 cells per microliter in the presence of HIV infection. In persons (age 5 and older) with normally functioning immune systems, CD4+ T-cell counts usually range from 500-1,500 cells per microliter. Persons living with AIDS often have infections of the lungs, brain, eyes, and other organs, and frequently suffer debilitating weight loss, diarrhea<!-- (see) -->, and a type of cancer called Kaposi's Sarcoma<!-- (see) -->. See HIV Disease; Opportunistic Infection; AIDS Wasting Syndrome.
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AIDS
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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AIDS
the late stage of HIV disease, characterized by a deterioration of the immune system and a susceptibility to a range of opportunistic infections and cancers.
the late stage of HIV disease, characterized by a deterioration of the immune system and a susceptibility to a range of opportunistic infections and cancers.
| Glossary of HIV/AIDS Terms |
AIDS
is now a commonly-used term for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and also for HIV/AIDS; WHO uses the term to "denote the entire health problem associate with HIV infection."
is now a commonly-used term for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and also for HIV/AIDS; WHO uses the term to "denote the entire health problem associate with HIV infection."
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
A progressive weakening of the immune system accompanied by one or more indicator diseases (opportunistic infections) -- including Kaposi's sarcoma, invasive cervical cancer, pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, and wasting syndrome. In AIDS, common immune system deterioration is marked by a depletion of T-helper (T 4/CD4) cells, which help stimulate antibody production. AIDS is commonly thought to be caused by a retrovirus, HIV.
AIDS Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| AERONAUTICAL ABBREVIATIONS |
AIDS
Airborne Integrated Data System
AIRCRAFT INTEGRATED DATA SYSTEM
Airborne Integrated Data System
AIRCRAFT INTEGRATED DATA SYSTEM
| Glossary of Genetic Terms |
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
defined: AIDS was first reported in 1981 in the United States and has since become a major epidemic, killing nearly 12 million people and infecting more than 30 million others worldwide. The disease is caused by HIV, a virus that destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers.
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Dr. Richard Morgan, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Clinical Gene Therapy Branch, defines human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
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related terms: cell, retrovirus
defined: AIDS was first reported in 1981 in the United States and has since become a major epidemic, killing nearly 12 million people and infecting more than 30 million others worldwide. The disease is caused by HIV, a virus that destroys the body's ability to fight infections and certain cancers.
explained: Listen to a detailed explanation.
Dr. Richard Morgan, of the National Human Genome Research Institute's Clinical Gene Therapy Branch, defines human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
illustrated: View illustration
related terms: cell, retrovirus
| Glossary of Parliamentary Procedure |
aids
Originally, sums granted to the Crown to cover exceptional expenses. The term is now used only in the expression "aids and supplies", which designates all of the funds appropriated by Parliament to meet Government requirements.
Compare: business of supply.
Originally, sums granted to the Crown to cover exceptional expenses. The term is now used only in the expression "aids and supplies", which designates all of the funds appropriated by Parliament to meet Government requirements.
Compare: business of supply.
| Glossary of Sociology |
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency)
A disease that attacks the immune system of the body that is often passed on through sexual contact.
A disease that attacks the immune system of the body that is often passed on through sexual contact.
AIDS Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in humans, and similar viruses in other species (SIV, FIV, etc.). The late stage of the condition leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. Although treatments for AIDS and HIV exist to decelerate the virus' progression, there is currently no known cure. HIV, et al., are transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the bloodstream with a bodily fluid containing HIV, such as blood, semen, vaginal fluid, preseminal fluid, and breast milk. This transmission can come in the form of anal, vaginal or oral sex, blood transfusion, contaminated hypodermic needles, exchange between mother and baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding, or other exposure to one of the above bodily fluids.
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