ALL meanings of arbovirus
ar·bo·vi·rus
A a - noun arbovirus any one of a group of viruses that cause such diseases as encephalitis and dengue and are transmitted to humans by arthropods, esp insects and ticks 3
- noun arbovirus any of a group of RNA viruses, including those that cause yellow fever and viral encephalitis, which are transmitted to people by certain bloodsucking arthropods, esp. mosquitoes and ticks 3
- noun plural arbovirus any of several groups of RNA-containing viruses that are transmitted by bloodsucking arthropods, as ticks, fleas, or mosquitoes, and may cause encephalitis, yellow fever, or dengue fever. 1
- noun arbovirus Any of a group of viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, or other arthropods. They include encephalitis, dengue, and yellow fever. 1
- noun arbovirus (pathology, virology) Any virus that is transmitted by an arthropod. 0