overwintering
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o·ver·win·ter·ing
(ō'vĕr-win'tĕr-ing),Persistence of an infectious agent in its vector for extended periods, such as the cooler winter months, during which the vector has no opportunity to be reinfected or to infect another host.
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o·ver·win·ter·ing
(ō'vĕr-win'tĕr-ing)Persistence of an infectious agent in its vector for extended periods, such as the cooler winter months, during which the vector has no opportunity to be reinfected or to infect another host.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
overwintering
the process of passing the winter. For example, some insects overwinter in a pupal stage, some migratory birds overwinter outside the normal breeding area.Collins Dictionary of Biology, 3rd ed. © W. G. Hale, V. A. Saunders, J. P. Margham 2005