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    Glossary Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

    condition where HIV severely weakens the immune system

    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). It severely weakens the immune system, making the body vulnerable to opportunistic infections and certain cancers.

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    10. Acquired hypertrichosis lanuginosa: Case report and review of the literature Journal of surgical oncology · 1998 · 38 citations
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