parvo

noun

par·​vo ˈpär-(ˌ)vō 

: parvovirus sense 2

Examples of parvo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They’d been exposed to the deadly virus parvo and there was no space to care for them at the shelter. — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

Of her litter, Stella was the only pup to survive parvo. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

Puppies with parvo may collapse, have a high heart rate, have difficulty breathing, have low white blood cell counts, be hypothermic or be hypoglycemic. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026

However, another dog at the shelter has since been discovered to have parvo, the agency said Thursday. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

parvo

noun

par·​vo ˈpär-ˌvō 

: parvovirus sense 2