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adjutant: an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer someone who acts as assistant
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| aid station |
dressing station: (military) a station located near a combat area for giving first aid to the wounded
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| AIDS |
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
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| aid |
a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas" the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading" a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause help: give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house" help: improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient" care: the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
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| AIDS |
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (ah-KWY-erd im-YOON-o-de-FISH-en-see SIN-drome). A disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People with AIDS are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers and for infections that usually occur only in individuals with a weak immune system.
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