Cool MateMeaning of HIV
A virus that attacks the immune system, increasing susceptibility to infections.
In simple words: A virus that attacks the immune system, leading to AIDS.
HIV in a sentence
- HIV can be transmitted through unprotected sexual contact.
- People living with HIV can manage their health with antiretroviral therapy.
- Education about HIV is crucial for reducing stigma.
- Testing for HIV is available at many health clinics.
- Understanding HIV can help combat misinformation.
How to use HIV
Considered medical terminology; appropriate in health discussions, but sensitive due to stigma. Avoid using casually.
Grammar pattern
standalone term
Memory hint
Think of 'HIV' as 'High Immuno Virus' for a memory aid.
Related words
Collocations with HIV
- HIV testing
- HIV treatment
- HIV transmission
- HIV awareness
- HIV positive
Synonyms for HIV
- human immunodeficiency virus
- AIDS virus
- retrovirus
- pathogen
- virus
Common mistakes with HIV
- Confused with AIDS, but HIV is the virus, while AIDS is the condition it causes.
- Using 'HIVs' incorrectly to imply plural.
- Mistakenly suggesting a non-transmissible nature of HIV.
HIV appears in
HIV in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
فيروس نقص المناعة البشرية
فيروس بيهاجم جهاز المناعة، وده بيؤدي للإيدز.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এইচআইভি
একটা ভাইরাস যা শরীরের রোগ প্রতিরোধ ক্ষমতাকে নষ্ট করে দেয়, যার ফলে এইডস হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
HIV
Ein Virus, das das Immunsystem angreift und zu AIDS führt.
- SpanishEspañol
VIH
Un virus que ataca el sistema inmunitario y que puede llevar al SIDA.
- Persianفارسی
اچآیوی
ویروسی که به سیستم ایمنی حمله میکند و منجر به ایدز میشود.
- FrenchFrançais
VIH
Un virus qui attaque le système immunitaire, menant au SIDA.
- Hindiहिन्दी
एचआईवी
एक वायरस जो प्रतिरक्षा प्रणाली पर हमला करता है, जिससे एड्स होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
HIV
Un virus che attacca il sistema immunitario, portando all'AIDS.
- PortuguesePortuguês
HIV
Um vírus que ataca o sistema imunológico, levando à AIDS.
- RussianРусский
ВИЧ
Вирус, который атакует иммунную систему, приводя к СПИДу.
- Urduاردو
ایچ آئی وی
ایک وائرس جو مدافعتی نظام کو کمزور کرتا ہے، جس سے ایڈز ہو سکتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
艾滋病病毒
一种攻击免疫系统的病毒，会导致艾滋病。
More s like HIV
- VirusA2
a living thing, too small to be seen without a microscope, that causes disease in people, animals and plants
- FertileC1
Capable of producing abundant vegetation or offspring.
- ReferA2
To mention or direct attention to something.
- VaccinateB1
To administer a vaccine to someone to protect them from a disease.
- EpidemicC1
A sudden, widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community.
- ObesityB2
A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat that may negatively impact health.
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Frequently asked questions about HIV
What does HIV mean?
A virus that attacks the immune system, leading to AIDS.
What is the definition of HIV?
A virus that attacks the immune system, increasing susceptibility to infections.
How do you use HIV in a sentence?
HIV can be transmitted through unprotected sexual contact.
Can you give another example of HIV?
People living with HIV can manage their health with antiretroviral therapy.
What are synonyms for HIV?
Common alternatives include human immunodeficiency virus, AIDS virus, retrovirus, pathogen, virus.
What words go with HIV?
It commonly pairs with HIV testing, HIV treatment, HIV transmission, HIV awareness, HIV positive.
What are common mistakes when using HIV?
Confused with AIDS, but HIV is the virus, while AIDS is the condition it causes. Using 'HIVs' incorrectly to imply plural. Mistakenly suggesting a non-transmissible nature of HIV.
How do you pronounce HIV?
US: //eɪtʃ vaɪ//, UK: //eɪtʃ vaɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use HIV?
Considered medical terminology; appropriate in health discussions, but sensitive due to stigma. Avoid using casually.