Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
virus
Noun
/ˈvaɪrəs/
Definition
A virus is a small infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Examples
- After getting the virus, he took a week off to recover.
- The flu virus spreads easily in crowded places.
- Scientists are researching ways to combat the new virus.
Meaning
Viruses can infect all types of life forms, from animals and plants to microorganisms, including bacteria and archaea.
Synonyms
- germ
- pathogen
- microbe
