zika virus

Zi·ka vi·rus

Z z

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zee-kuh vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈzi kə ˈvaɪ rəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zee-kuh vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈzi kə ˈvaɪ rəs/

Definitions of zika virus words

noun zika virus a chiefly mosquito-borne virus of the genus Flavivirus that causes Zika, a mild illness. 1
noun zika virus the illness itself, typically characterized by mild fever, rash, and joint pain; Zika. 1
noun zika virus a flavivirus, transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes, that causes a mild fever (Zika fever) and is associated with birth defects in humans 0
noun zika virus A particular flavivirus, causing mild illness and severe birth defects. 0

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zika virus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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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