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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000163
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000163
Preferred Name

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Definitions
An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993.
Synonyms
Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency
Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndromes
Immuno-Deficiency Syndromes, Acquired
Immunodeficiency Syndromes, Acquired
Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromes
Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome
Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired
Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome
Syndrome, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency
Immunologic Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired
AIDS
Syndromes, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency
Syndromes, Acquired Immunodeficiency
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