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norovirus


nor·o·virus

noun \ˈnr-ə-ˌvī-rəs\

Definition of NOROVIRUS

: any of a genus (Norovirus of the family Caliciviridae) of small round single-stranded RNA viruses; specifically : norwalk virus

Origin of NOROVIRUS

New Latin, from English Norwalk virus + New Latin -o- + virus
First Known Use: 2002

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