HIV virus
Causes immune deficiency
HIV virus is a redundant phrase—HIV already stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, making "virus" repetitive.
Despite this, the phrase appears frequently in casual speech and writing: The HIV virus attacks the immune system.
Pedants object, but redundant acronyms are common in English (ATM machine, PIN number).
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS.
- seropositiveHaving detectable antibodies
- retrovirusRNA virus copying into DNA
- AIDSImmune deficiency syndrome
- immunodeficiencyWeakened disease-fighting capacity
- acquiredCame to possess
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- redundant phrasesATM machine, PIN number, VIN number, LCD display, UPC code
HIV virusbacterial infection
Illness from harmful microorganisms
bacteria · streptococcus · E. coli · fungal infection · parasitic infection
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