HIV
also: エイチアイブイ · エッチアイブイ
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Meanings
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HIV; human immunodeficiency virus
Medical term for the virus that causes AIDS. Commonly used in news and health contexts.
See also: ヒト免疫不全ウイルス
Accurate knowledge is important for preventing HIV infection.
He decided to get an HIV test.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がHIVに感染するfor a person to become infected with HIV
The test results showed that he was infected with HIV.
- HIV検査を受けるto get tested for HIV
She got a free HIV test at the public health center.
- HIV陽性/陰性HIV positive / negative
The test result was HIV positive.