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单词 arbovirus
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arbovirus

noun

ar·​bo·​vi·​rus ˌär-bə-ˈvī-rəs How to pronounce arbovirus (audio)
: any of various RNA viruses (as an arenavirus, bunyavirus, or flavivirus) that are transmitted chiefly by arthropods and include the causative agents of dengue, encephalitis, sandfly fever, and yellow fever
arboviral
ˌär-bə-ˈvī-rəl How to pronounce arbovirus (audio)
adjective
arboviral encephalitis
arboviral infections

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Indeed, their results suggest that widespread arbovirus transmission may already be occurring, but not fully recognized, right under our noses. Jason Rasgon, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2020 Dr. John Cmar of Sinai Hospital is a specialist in infectious diseases and provides some perspective on Zika and other arboviruses — that is, diseases spread by bugs, mosquitoes and ticks. Dan Rodricks, baltimoresun.com, 8 May 2017 Unfortunately, arboviruses like Zika are notoriously difficult to control, says Murdock. National Geographic, 9 Aug. 2016

Word History

Etymology

arthropod-borne virus

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

arbovirus

noun

ar·​bo·​vi·​rus -ˈvī-rəs How to pronounce arbovirus (audio)
: any of various RNA viruses (as an arenavirus, bunyavirus, or flavivirus) transmitted principally by arthropods and including the causative agents of encephalitis, yellow fever, and dengue
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