hiv

hiv — noun

1. a virus that attacks the body's immune system, especially the white blood cells

1.名詞B2
釋義

a virus that attacks the body's immune system, especially the white blood cells that fight infections; if it is not treated, the damage to the immune system can lead to AIDS.

例句

The doctor recommended an HIV test for all new patients at the clinic.

modifier use: HIV test

Modern HIV treatments allow people with the virus to live long and healthy lives.

collocation: HIV treatments

同義詞

用法筆記

HIV is the abbreviation for human immunodeficiency virus. It is distinct from AIDS: AIDS is the later stage of illness that can develop when HIV has severely damaged the immune system. HIV is often used as a modifier (e.g., HIV test, HIV treatment).

常見錯誤

❌He has HIV virus.
✅He has HIV.
💡HIV already contains the word 'virus,' so 'HIV virus' is redundant.
❌HIV and AIDS are the same thing.
✅HIV is the virus that can lead to AIDS.
💡HIV is the cause; AIDS is the advanced stage of the illness.