Definitions for hiv
hiv

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HIVnoun

   infection by the human immunodeficiency virus

2. human immunodeficiency virus, HIVnoun

   the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); it replicates in and kills the helper T cells

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HIVabbreviation

   HIV positive

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HIV

   The human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV) are two species of Lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus) that infect humans. Over time, they cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), a condition in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive. Without treatment, average survival time after infection with HIV is estimated to be 9 to 11 years, depending on the HIV subtype.In most cases, HIV is a sexually transmitted infection and occurs by contact with or transfer of blood, pre-ejaculate, semen, and vaginal fluids. Non-sexual transmission can occur from an infected mother to her infant during pregnancy, during childbirth by exposure to her blood or vaginal fluid, and through breast milk. Within these bodily fluids, HIV is present as both free virus particles and virus within infected immune cells. Research has shown (for both same-sex and opposite-sex couples) that HIV is untransmittable through condomless sexual intercourse if the HIV-positive partner has a consistently undetectable viral load.HIV infects vital cells in the human immune system, such as helper T cells (specifically CD4+ T cells), macrophages, and dendritic cells. HIV infection leads to low levels of CD4+ T cells through a number of mechanisms, including pyroptosis of abortively infected T cells, apoptosis of uninfected bystander cells, direct viral killing of infected cells, and killing of infected CD4+ T cells by CD8+ cytotoxic lymphocytes that recognize infected cells. When CD4+ T cell numbers decline below a critical level, cell-mediated immunity is lost, and the body becomes progressively more susceptible to opportunistic infections, leading to the development of AIDS.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hiv

   HIV, which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a type of virus that attacks the body's immune system, specifically the CD4 cells, which help the immune system fight off infections. If left untreated, HIV can eventually lead to AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), which is a condition where the immune system is so severely damaged that the body isn't able to effectively combat diseases and infections. HIV is primarily transmitted through sexual activities, sharing of needles for drug use, or from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding. Currently, there is no cure for HIV, but with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled and those affected can lead a normal lives.

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. HIV

   Human immunodeficiency virus is a lentivirus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, a condition in humans in which progressive failure of the immune system allows life-threatening opportunistic infections and cancers to thrive. Infection with HIV occurs by the transfer of blood, semen, vaginal fluid, pre-ejaculate, or breast milk. Within these bodily fluids, HIV is present as both free virus particles and virus within infected immune cells. HIV infects vital cells in the human immune system such as helper T cells, macrophages, and dendritic cells. HIV infection leads to low levels of CD4+ T cells through a number of mechanisms including: apoptosis of uninfected bystander cells, direct viral killing of infected cells, and killing of infected CD4+ T cells by CD8 cytotoxic lymphocytes that recognize infected cells. When CD4+ T cell numbers decline below a critical level, cell-mediated immunity is lost, and the body becomes progressively more susceptible to opportunistic infections.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HIV

   Human immunodeficiency virus. A non-taxonomic and historical term referring to any of two species, specifically HIV-1 and/or HIV-2. Prior to 1986, this was called human T-lymphotropic virus type III/lymphadenopathy-associated virus (HTLV-III/LAV). From 1986-1990, it was an official species called HIV. Since 1991, HIV was no longer considered an official species name; the two species were designated HIV-1 and HIV-2.

Suggested ResourcesRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HIV

   What does HIV stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the HIV acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Retrovirus
   • Viral Infection

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

1. [["1656","1"],["1658","1"],["1659","1"],["1667","2"],["1701","1"],["1710","1"],["1711","2"],["1712","2"],["1716","1"],["1717","1"],["1721","2"],["1726","2"],["1728","1"],["1729","2"],["1730","1"],["1734","1"],["1736","1"],["1737","2"],["1739","1"],["1742","2"],["1750","2"],["1754","2"],["1756","1"],["1759","1"],["1762","1"],["1764","1"],["1765","1"],["1766","1"],["1768","3"],["1771","1"],["1773","1"],["1774","1"],["1776","2"],["1777","1"],["1778","3"],["1779","1"],["1782","2"],["1785","1"],["1786","1"],["1787","2"],["1790","1"],["1791","1"],["1793","1"],["1794","3"],["1795","1"],["1796","4"],["1797","1"],["1799","1"],["1800","6"],["1801","5"],["1802","4"],["1803","4"],["1804","4"],["1805","2"],["1806","4"],["1807","12"],["1808","3"],["1809","6"],["1810","7"],["1811","5"],["1812","8"],["1813","7"],["1814","6"],["1815","1"],["1816","2"],["1817","9"],["1818","3"],["1819","1"],["1820","1"],["1821","6"],["1822","7"],["1823","4"],["1824","4"],["1825","2"],["1826","1"],["1827","3"],["1828","4"],["1829","7"],["1830","5"],["1831","3"],["1832","3"],["1833","4"],["1834","7"],["1835","6"],["1836","8"],["1837","7"],["1838","3"],["1839","1"],["1840","6"],["1841","3"],["1842","2"],["1843","6"],["1844","3"],["1845","4"],["1846","4"],["1847","9"],["1848","7"],["1849","1"],["1850","5"],["1851","7"],["1852","4"],["1853","10"],["1854","9"],["1855","12"],["1856","7"],["1857","11"],["1858","4"],["1859","14"],["1860","2"],["1861","10"],["1862","8"],["1863","10"],["1864","5"],["1865","4"],["1866","6"],["1867","4"],["1868","13"],["1869","6"],["1870","6"],["1871","7"],["1872","6"],["1873","9"],["1874","7"],["1875","11"],["1876","5"],["1877","4"],["1878","18"],["1879","7"],["1880","13"],["1881","4"],["1882","11"],["1883","11"],["1884","8"],["1885","10"],["1886","4"],["1887","8"],["1888","6"],["1889","7"],["1890","11"],["1891","14"],["1892","9"],["1893","11"],["1894","10"],["1895","7"],["1896","19"],["1897","9"],["1898","7"],["1899","12"],["1900","11"],["1901","8"],["1902","10"],["1903","8"],["1904","11"],["1905","13"],["1906","15"],["1907","17"],["1908","16"],["1909","16"],["1910","17"],["1911","19"],["1912","10"],["1913","8"],["1914","5"],["1915","7"],["1916","13"],["1917","11"],["1918","15"],["1919","6"],["1920","7"],["1921","7"],["1922","9"],["1923","9"],["1924","10"],["1925","5"],["1926","9"],["1927","11"],["1928","9"],["1929","28"],["1930","6"],["1931","17"],["1932","16"],["1933","4"],["1934","6"],["1935","20"],["1936","9"],["1937","8"],["1938","9"],["1939","22"],["1940","19"],["1941","13"],["1942","18"],["1943","5"],["1944","8"],["1945","10"],["1946","10"],["1947","11"],["1948","16"],["1949","16"],["1950","33"],["1951","73"],["1952","12"],["1953","16"],["1954","11"],["1955","17"],["1956","31"],["1957","27"],["1958","15"],["1959","42"],["1960","13"],["1961","52"],["1962","29"],["1963","38"],["1964","21"],["1965","49"],["1966","35"],["1967","41"],["1968","25"],["1969","36"],["1970","38"],["1971","37"],["1972","46"],["1973","38"],["1974","44"],["1975","31"],["1976","33"],["1977","34"],["1978","41"],["1979","58"],["1980","30"],["1981","24"],["1982","44"],["1983","20"],["1984","46"],["1985","98"],["1986","34"],["1987","31"],["1988","38"],["1989","1823"],["1990","180"],["1991","383"],["1992","734"],["1993","354"],["1994","401"],["1995","627"],["1996","2032"],["1997","2612"],["1998","993"],["1999","598"],["2000","943"],["2001","1847"],["2002","801"],["2003","1991"],["2004","1493"],["2005","1774"],["2006","1732"],["2007","3099"],["2008","2041"]]

How to pronounce hiv?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say hiv in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hiv in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hiv in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of hiv in a Sentence

1. Anton Pozniak:

   No one should think,' I won't ever have HIV,' that's very important, and we have to make sure that people are coming for tests at all levels.

2. Graham Taylor:

   The huge strides we’ve made with HIV show just how much can be done with a problem that was appalling. Sitting there right beside it, discovered three years earlier, is HTLV-1, where you almost feel we’re no further on than back in the years immediately following its discovery.

3. Marianne Comparet:

   In the same way that circumcision came out as something that really changed the way people approached HIV transmission, this could really be the next big thing in controlling HIV transmission.

4. Marshall Glesby:

   So [ cord blood ] would potentially be more widely available to people who need a transplant who have HIV, because of this lack of a necessity for as rigorous matching.

5. Tez Anderson:

   I'm afraid this is perpetuating the myth that the end of AIDS and a cure is imminent, i've had so many 'milestones' in my years with HIV that I could build a highway to nowhere.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hiv
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hiv
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiv
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=hiv
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=hiv