Norovirus

//ˈnɒɹə(ʊ)vaɪɹəs// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Norovirus, the genus of Norwalk virus, which causes gastric distress in humans.

    "The norovirus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping."

Example

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"Gastroenteritis is often caused by the norovirus."

Etymology

From Nor(walk) + -o- + virus.

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norwalk virus

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