coronavirus

coronavirus /co·ro·na·vi·rus/ (kŏ-ro´nah-vi″rus) any virus belonging to the family Coronaviridae.

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Coronavirus /Co·ro·na·vi·rus/ (ko-ro´nah-vi″rus) coronaviruses; a genus of viruses of the family Coronaviridae that cause respiratory disease and possibly gastroenteritis in humans and hepatitis, gastroenteritis, encephalitis, and respiratory disease in other animals.

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co·ro·na·vi·rus (k-rn-vrs)

n.

Any of various single-stranded, RNA-containing viruses that cause respiratory infection in humans and resemble a crown when viewed under an electron microscope because of their petal-shaped projections.

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Coronavirus

One of a family of RNA-containing viruses known to cause severe respiratory illnesses. In March 2003, a previously unknown coronavirus was identified as the causative agent of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS.

Mentioned in: Common Cold, Pneumonia

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coronavirus

[kôr′ənəvī′rəs]

Etymology: L, corona + virus, poison

a member of Coronaviridae, a family of viruses that includes several types capable of causing acute respiratory illnesses, including SARS. These viruses infect a wide variety of mammals (including humans) and birds. Along with rhinoviruses, coronaviruses are considered the primary causes of the common cold. Reinfection with the same genotype can occur. Other diseases caused by coronaviruses include hepatitis, neurologic disease, infectious peritonitis, nephritis, and pancreatitis.

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coronavirus

a virus in the family Coronaviridae.

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canine coronavirus

a cause of acute enteritis in dogs.

feline enteric coronavirus

a cause of mild enteritis in kittens. It is closely related to feline infectious peritonitis virus.

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coronavirus

Virology The single genus of the family Coronaviridae, which have a corona or halo-like appearance by EM; coronaviruses cause RTIs , common cold, and severe acute respiratory syndrome. See SARS.