ebolavirus en · NOUN
Etymology
After Ebola river (area of discovery of type species) -virus. Reports conflict about who initially coined the name: either Karl Johnson of the American Centers for Disease Control or Belgian researchers.
Meanings
- Any of several viruses, of the genus Ebolavirus, responsible for hemorrhagic fever.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ebolaviruses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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