Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flu-strain
noun
ˈfluː streɪn
Definition
A specific version or variant of the influenza virus that can cause illness in humans or animals.
Examples
- The H1N1 flu-strain caused a global pandemic in 2009.
- Scientists are researching the most common flu-strains to improve vaccine effectiveness.
Meaning
Flu-strain refers to different types of the influenza virus, which can evolve and change, leading to variations that may vary in their effects and severity.
Synonyms
- Influenza variant
- Virus type
- Flu virus
