Definition of Coronavirus

1. Noun. (virology) Any of a genus of viruses whose members infect animals and whose genome consists of a single-strand of RNA. ¹

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Medical Definition of Coronavirus

1. A genus of pleomorphic viruses which look like coronas or halos when viewed with a microscope. It is the single genus of the family Coronaviridae. Members of Coronavirus cause hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) in mice, gastroenteritis (inflammation of the digestive system) in pigs, and respiratory infections in birds and people. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coronavirus

coronary vein
coronary vessel anomalies
coronary vessels
coronas
coronate
coronated
coronates
coronating
coronation
coronation chicken
coronational
coronations
coronato
coronatos
coronaviridae infections
coronavirus (current term)
coronavirus infections
coronaviruses
coronel
coronels
coronene
coronenes
coroner
coroners
coroners and medical examiners
coronet
coroneted
coronets
coronetted
coronial

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