Norwalk virus

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Proper noun

Norwalk virus

  1. A taxonomic species within the genus Norovirus – the causal agent of winter vomiting virus in humans.

Usage notes

  • As the genus Norovirus has only this one species, the genus name is often used instead of the species name.

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English

Etymology

From Norwalk, Ohio in which there was a serious outbreak in 1968.

Noun

Norwalk virus (plural Norwalk viruses)

  1. (virology) Any of several virus strains in genus Norovirus that cause acute gastrointestinal infection.
  2. The disease caused by the virus.

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