(virology) Either of the two related viruses, human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) and human immunodeficiency virus 2 (HIV-2) that progressively destroy the body's immune system and can potentially lead to AIDS.

(now chiefly law) A very destructive and immoral act; later specifically, something causing widespread human misery or loss of life; an atrocity.

(medicine, biochemistry) A peptide hormone, produced during pregnancy, that prevents the breakdown of the corpus luteum and maintains progesterone production.

A degree that is almost always conferred as an honorary degree, usually to those who have distinguished themselves in areas other than science, government, literature or religion.

plural of Doctor of Humane Letters

Alternative form of human resource management

(virology) A subtype of HIV, not widely recognized outside of Africa, related to viruses found in the sooty mangabey.

(virology) A subtype of HIV, the most common and pathogenic strain of the virus, related to viruses found in chimpanzees and gorillas living in western Africa.

plural of human flesh search engine

The Chinese phenomenon of distributed research using Internet media such as blogs and forums, sometimes as a form of vigilantism against an individual person/doxxing.