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Meaning of norovirus | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈnɒɹə(ʊ)vaɪɹəs/

Definitions

Norovirus, the genus of Norwalk virus, which causes gastric distress in humans.

Equivalents

Deutsch Norovirus
Español norovirus
Suomi norovirus
日本語 ノロウイルス
한국어 노로바이러스
Nederlands norovirus
Polski norowirus

Examples

“The norovirus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping.”
“Norovirus outbreaks are rising across the United States; it is impressively contagious: The virus spreads rapidly, symptoms appear suddenly, and the virus can survive on surfaces for days to weeks.”
“Almost 100 people came down with norovirus aboard a Royal Caribbean ship amid a 13-day voyage, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported earlier this week. […] There have been 19 norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships so far this year, according to the C.D.C. Last year, there were 18 for the entire year. In 2023, there were 14 — the highest level in a decade.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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