"AIDS" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-uk-AIDS.ogg [UK] Forms: AIDS [singular], – [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|AIDS|none}} [POS TABLE]
  1. AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases.
    Sense id: simple-AIDS-en-noun-EvJLAwEJ
  2. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.
    Sense id: simple-AIDS-en-noun-RP~BIRQX
     
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