gay-related immune deficiency

Noun

gay-related immunodeficiency (uncountable)

1. (dated, offensive) Synonym of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
   • The cause of the disorder is unknown. Researchers call it A.I.D., for acquired immunodeficiency disease, or GRID, for gay-related immunodeficiency. It has been reported in 20 states and seven countries.1982 May 11, Lawrence K. Altman, “New Homosexual Disorder Worries Health Officials”, in The New York Times

   Synonyms:

   GRID, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, AIDS, 4H disease, gay cancer, gay plague