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murine acquired immunodeficiency syndrome(medicine)
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acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (medicine)


Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
<immunology, syndrome> An epidemic disease caused by an infection by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1, HIV-2), a retrovirus that causes immune system failure and debilitation and is often accompanied by infections such as tuberculosis. AIDS is spread through direct contact with bodily fluids.

Acronym: AIDS