AIDS stands for which phrase?

AIDS stands for which phrase?

• A. Autoimmune Disease Syndrome
• B. Acute Immune Deficiency Syndrome
• C. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
• D. Acquired Immune Deficit Syndrome

Answer: (C)

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. “Acquired” means it isn’t present at birth but develops after infection with HIV. “Immune” refers to the immune system, the body's defense against infections. “Deficiency” means the immune system is weakened and can’t defend the body effectively. “Syndrome” signals a group of signs and illnesses that occur together because the immune system is impaired. HIV gradually damages the immune system, and when it becomes severely weakened, AIDS is diagnosed, leading to a higher risk of opportunistic infections and certain cancers. The other phrases don’t fit: AIDS isn’t an autoimmune condition, it isn’t described as an acute illness, and the standard term uses “deficiency,” not “deficit.”

AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. “Acquired” means it isn’t present at birth but develops after infection with HIV. “Immune” refers to the immune system, the body's defense against infections. “Deficiency” means the immune system is weakened and can’t defend the body effectively. “Syndrome” signals a group of signs and illnesses that occur together because the immune system is impaired. HIV gradually damages the immune system, and when it becomes severely weakened, AIDS is diagnosed, leading to a higher risk of opportunistic infections and certain cancers. The other phrases don’t fit: AIDS isn’t an autoimmune condition, it isn’t described as an acute illness, and the standard term uses “deficiency,” not “deficit.”