coronavirus

Meanings

• noun

  A type of virus that causes an infection in your nose, throat, or lungs. It is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets when someone coughs or sneezes.

  - "The coronavirus outbreak has affected millions of people worldwide."
  - "Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases."

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Variants

List of all variants of coronavirus that leads to same result
coronavirus , coronaviruses , coronavirus disease , coronavirus disease 2019

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The name coronavirus comes from the Latin word 'corona', meaning crown or halo, due to the characteristic appearance of the virus particles under electron microscopy.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Coronaviruses are named for their characteristic appearance under electron microscopy.

2. The first coronavirus was identified in the 1960s.

3. Coronaviruses are enveloped viruses, meaning they have a protective outer layer of lipids.

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Related Concepts

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1. COVID-19: A specific strain of coronavirus that causes the disease COVID-19, which has become a global pandemic in 2020.

2. SARS-CoV-2: Another strain of coronavirus that causes COVID-19. It is more contagious than previous strains and has led to the ongoing pandemic.

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Culture

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The term 'coronavirus' has gained significant cultural significance due to the global pandemic caused by the COVID-19 variant of the virus. It has been extensively covered in news media, literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "coronavirus"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the virus particles under an electron microscope, which resemble a crown or halo.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'coronavirus' with the image of a crown or halo.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Crown Of Viruses' to remember the name of the virus.

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