### Question
How is the term human immunodeficiency virus defined?


### Answer
The term **human immunodeficiency virus** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 294n* as the following:

> the etiologic agent for acquired immune deficiency syndrome

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 294n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER V-HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION > Part E-Special Training Projects**

