aids

noun

(pathology) Acronym of acquired immune deficiency syndrome. [(pathology) An infectious disease, caused by HIV, that causes the gradual degeneration of the body's immune system.]

Alternative letter-case form of AIDS (“acquired immune deficiency syndrome”).

adjective

(slang, vulgar) Extremely annoying or frustrating.

Roots

adiutoaid- · Latin · help

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