CEFR B2

animal virus

noun

Meaning

A pathogen that specifically infects non-human species.

Examples

Researchers are investigating how this specific animal virus jumped from bats to domestic livestock.
A sudden outbreak of an unknown animal virus has forced the local zoo to restrict visitor access.

Synonyms: pathogen, zoonosis

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animal virus (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈænɪməl ˈvaɪrəs/

Definition

A pathogen that specifically infects non-human species.

Examples

Researchers are investigating how this specific animal virus jumped from bats to domestic livestock.
A sudden outbreak of an unknown animal virus has forced the local zoo to restrict visitor access.
Most vaccines for pets are designed to protect them against a common animal virus like parvovirus.

How to Use animal virus

animal virus in [species] (prepositional phrase): Identifying the host of the virus. — "They discovered a new animal virus in wild rabbits."
transmit an animal virus (collocation): The act of passing the virus between animals. — "Mosquitoes can transmit an animal virus between different species."

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