filovirus

fil·o·vi·rus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fil-uh-vahy-ruh s, fahy-luh‐]
- /ˈfɪl əˈvaɪ rəs, ˈfaɪ lə‐/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fil-uh-vahy-ruh s, fahy-luh‐]
- /ˈfɪl əˈvaɪ rəs, ˈfaɪ lə‐/

Definitions of filovirus word

noun plural filovirus any of several filamentous, single-stranded RNA viruses of the family Filoviridae, defined by their unique appearance and reproductive strategies, as the Ebola and Marburg viruses. 1
noun filovirus A filamentous RNA virus of a genus that causes severe hemorrhagic fevers in humans and primates, and that includes the Ebola and Marburg viruses. 1
noun filovirus any member of a family of viruses that includes the agents responsible for Ebola virus disease and Marburg disease 0
noun filovirus Any virus of the Filoviridae family. 0

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filovirus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

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