rotavirus

ro·ta·vi·rus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roh-tuh-vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈroʊ təˌvaɪ rəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [roh-tuh-vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈroʊ təˌvaɪ rəs/

Definitions of rotavirus word

noun plural rotavirus a double-stranded RNA virus of the genus Rotavirus, family Reoviridae, that is a major cause of infant diarrhea. 1
noun rotavirus any member of a genus of viruses that cause worldwide endemic infections. They occur in birds and mammals, cause diarrhoea in children, and are usually transmitted in food prepared with unwashed hands 0
noun rotavirus any of a genus (Rotavirus) of wheel-shaped reoviruses that cause gastroenteritis, esp. in infants 0

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Origin of rotavirus

First appearance:

before 1974

One of the 2% newest English words

1974; < Latin rota wheel + virus

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Parts of speech for Rotavirus

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rotavirus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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