1 Definition of HAART

Meaning of HAART: Treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection that uses a combination of several antiretroviral drugs.

Treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection that uses a combination of several antiretroviral drugs. The drugs inhibit the ability of the virus to multiply in the body, and they slow down the development of AIDS. Also called highly active antiretroviral therapy.

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