norovirus

norovirus definition - medical

nor·o·vi·rus (nôrˈō-vīˌrəs)

noun
A single-stranded RNA virus in the genus Norovirus of the family Caliciviridae, formerly called Norwalk virus, that causes acute gastroenteritis.

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