norovirus.
Norovirus, the genus of Norwalk virus, which causes gastric distress in humans.
Meaning & usage
Norovirus, the genus of Norwalk virus, which causes gastric distress in humans.
The norovirus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English Nor(walk) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *weys- Proto-Indo-European *wisós Proto-Italic *weizos Latin vīrusbor. Middle English virus English virus English norovirus From Nor(walk) + -o- + virus.
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