Word
AIDS
Phoneticsaids
US/ˈeɪdz/
UK/ˈeɪdz/
Definition
n. Stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. A serious disease caused by a virus that makes the body unable to fight off infections.
n. Abbreviation for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. A clinical condition caused by HIV infection, characterised by the collapse of the immune system and susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
Examples
“Doctors are working hard to find a cure for AIDS.”
“Advances in medical treatment have significantly improved the life expectancy of people living with AIDS.”
“The global response to the AIDS epidemic has led to unprecedented international cooperation in public health and pharmaceutical research.”
Examples
simple
“Doctors are working hard to find a cure for AIDS.”
contextual
“Advances in medical treatment have significantly improved the life expectancy of people living with AIDS.”
complex
“The global response to the AIDS epidemic has led to unprecedented international cooperation in public health and pharmaceutical research.”
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