Epstein-Barr virus

Epstein-Barr virus definition - medical

Ep·stein-Barr virus (ĕpˈstīn-)

noun Abbr. EBV
A herpesvirus that is the causative agent of infectious mononucleosis. It is also associated with various types of human cancers. Also called EB virus.

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