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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-buh-vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈɑr bəˌvaɪ rəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahr-buh-vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈɑr bəˌvaɪ rəs/
Definitions of arbovirus word
- noun arbovirus any one of a group of viruses that cause such diseases as encephalitis and dengue and are transmitted to humans by arthropods, esp insects and ticks 3
- noun arbovirus any of a group of RNA viruses, including those that cause yellow fever and viral encephalitis, which are transmitted to people by certain bloodsucking arthropods, esp. mosquitoes and ticks 3
- noun plural arbovirus any of several groups of RNA-containing viruses that are transmitted by bloodsucking arthropods, as ticks, fleas, or mosquitoes, and may cause encephalitis, yellow fever, or dengue fever. 1
- noun arbovirus Any of a group of viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, or other arthropods. They include encephalitis, dengue, and yellow fever. 1
- noun arbovirus (pathology, virology) Any virus that is transmitted by an arthropod. 0
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Origin of arbovirus
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; ar(thropod-) bo(rne) virus
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Parts of speech for Arbovirus
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arbovirus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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