coronavirus
definitions
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noun
A large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like MERS and SARS.en: A large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases like MERS and SARS.
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noun
Specifically, the virus causing COVID-19, a respiratory illness.en: Specifically, the virus causing COVID-19, a respiratory illness.
examples
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The coronavirus pandemic changed global travel.
The coronavirus pandemic changed global travel.
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Scientists are studying the coronavirus mutation.
Scientists are studying the coronavirus mutation.