AIDS
n. uncountablen. Stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. A serious medical condition that makes it very hard for the body to fight off infections. It is caused by a virus called HIV.
n. Abbreviation for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. A chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which severely damages the immune system. It is the advanced stage of HIV infection.
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.
Typically used without an article; often appears in the phrase 'living with AIDS'.