echovirus

ech·o·vi·rus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-oh-vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈɛk oʊˌvaɪ rəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ek-oh-vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈɛk oʊˌvaɪ rəs/

Definitions of echovirus word

noun plural echovirus any of numerous retroviruses of the picornavirus group, some harmless and others associated with various human disorders, as aseptic meningitis. 1
noun echovirus Any of a group of enteroviruses that can cause a range of diseases, including respiratory infections and a mild form of meningitis. 1
noun echovirus any of a group of viruses that can cause symptoms of mild meningitis, the common cold, or infections of the intestinal and respiratory tracts 0
noun echovirus any of a group of enteroviruses that includes viruses which cause mild forms of meningitis, gastroenteritis, etc., and others which appear to be asymptomatic 0

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Origin of echovirus

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

1950-55; echo- (acronym from enteric cytopathogenic human orphan) + virus; orig. termed “orphan” because they were not known to be the cause of any disease

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echovirus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

echovirus usage trend in Literature

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