SIDA
Definition
- Acronym:
- AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome): A serious medical condition caused by the HIV virus, which damages the human immune system, making it difficult for the body to fight off infections and diseases.
Usage Examples
- Acronym:
- SIDA là một đại dịch toàn cầu. (AIDS is a global pandemic.)
- Các chiến dịch phòng chống SIDA rất quan trọng. (AIDS prevention campaigns are very important.)
- Khoa học đang tìm cách chữa trị bệnh SIDA. (Science is looking for a cure for AIDS.)
Advanced Usage
- The acronym SIDA is a direct loanword from French (). It is used interchangeably with the English acronym AIDS in Vietnamese contexts, particularly in formal, medical, or public health communications.
Variants and Related Words
- HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus. This is the virus that causes AIDS (SIDA).
- Xét nghiệm HIV là bước đầu tiên. (HIV testing is the first step.)
Synonyms
- AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.
Related Terms
- Hội chứng suy giảm miễn dịch mắc phải: This is the full Vietnamese translation of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, though it is less commonly used than the acronym SIDA.