The Language of Medicine, 11e
The Language of Medicine, 11e
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780323370813
Author: Davi-Ellen Chabner BA MAT
Publisher: Saunders
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Concept introduction: A defense system that consists of many biological structures and processes inside an organism in order to protect against the diseases is known as the immune system. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a condition caused by the infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This HIV virus spread through the body fluids that attack the body’s immune system, specifically the CD4 cells.

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