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Definition of Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: AIDS. AIDS is a disease due to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Also referred to as acquired immunodeficiency disease. Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List 
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