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The following are some well-known abbreviation which have been used in this chapter . Expland each one to its full form :
(a) MALT
(b) CMI
(c) AIDS
(d) NACO
(e) HIV

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MALT : Mucosal Associated Lymphoid Tissue.
CMI : Cell Mediated Immunity.
AIDS : Acquired Immuno Deficiecny Syndrome.
NACO : National AIDS Control Organisation.
HIV : Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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