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norovirus

nor·o·vi·rus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nawr-oh-vahy-ruh s]
    • /ˈnɔr oʊˌvaɪ rəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nawr-oh-vahy-ruh s]
    • /ˈnɔr oʊˌvaɪ rəs/

Definitions of norovirus word

  • noun plural norovirus any of various single-stranded RNA viruses of the genus Norovirus, of the family Caliciviridae: the most common cause of epidemic viral gastroenteritis in humans. 1
  • noun norovirus Any of various single-stranded RNA viruses comprising the Norwalk virus, which can cause acute gastroenteritis in humans. 1
  • noun norovirus a virus which is a common cause of gastroenteritis 0
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Origin of norovirus

First appearance:

before 1970
One of the 2% newest English words
1970-75; < Nor(walk) virus (with connective -o-)

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Parts of speech for Norovirus

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norovirus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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