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Ebv (Noun)

Meaning

The herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis; associated with specific cancers in Africa and China.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Epstein-Barr virus, commonly referred to as EBV, is a widespread herpes virus that affects nearly 90% of the global population at some point in their lives.
  • The doctor suspected that the patient had contracted EBV due to the symptoms of fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes.
  • Research has shown that EBV is associated with an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer, particularly in Africa and China.
  • The patient's blood test results confirmed the presence of EBV antibodies, indicating a past or current infection.
  • Scientists are working to develop a vaccine against EBV, which could potentially prevent thousands of cases of infectious mononucleosis and related cancers each year.

Synonyms

  • Epstein-Barr Virus

Hypernyms

  • Herpes
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