lentiviruses
/ˈlɛntɪˌvaɪrəsɪz/
noun
- A group of slow-acting viruses that cause long-term infections, including HIV in humans.
- Lentiviruses like HIV can remain in the body for years before causing symptoms.
- Scientists study lentiviruses to understand how they evade the immune system.
- Some lentiviruses are used in gene therapy to deliver healthy genes into cells.