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Word: Coronavirus
Speech Type: Noun
1960s: from corona + virus (with reference to the appearance of the virus, reminiscent of the solar corona, when studied through an electron microscope)
kəˈrəʊnəˌvʌɪrəs
any of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological diseases in humans and other animals.
Short Definition:any of group of RNA viruses
a disease caused by a coronavirus, in particular Covid-19
Short Definition:illness caused by coronavirus
Examples:- the impact of coronavirus is already being felt across the continent
- two more people have tested positive for coronavirus
- the coronavirus outbreak led to growing travel restrictions
- all three countries have seen a spike in coronavirus cases in recent weeks
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