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echovirus

/ˌekoʊˈvaɪrəs/

Meanings
noun
A type of RNA virus of the species Enterovirus B of the Picornaviridae family, found in the human gastrointestinal tract.

Examples :

"After experiencing severe diarrhea and stomach cramps, the doctor suspected a viral infection and ran tests to check for echovirus. "
virus medicine microorganism disease biology

Related Words

Illustration stomach

stomach noun

/ˈstʌmək/

An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

"My stomach rumbled loudly during lunch break; I was very hungry. "

Illustration diarrhea

diarrhea noun

/ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/

A gastrointestinal disorder characterized by frequent and very fluid or watery bowel movements.

"My younger sister had diarrhea all week, which made it hard for her to attend school. "

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severe adjective

/sɪˈvɪə/

Very bad or intense.

"The storm caused severe damage to the school building. "

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gastrointestinal adjective

/ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/

Of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines, and thus to digestion.

"Many people experience gastrointestinal problems, such as bloating or stomach pain, after eating spicy food. "

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species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

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enterovirus noun

/ˌɛn.tə.roʊˈvaɪ.rəs/

Any of many viruses, of the genus Enterovirus, that infect the gastrointestinal tract

"The daycare center had to close for a week because several children were sick with an enterovirus that caused stomach problems. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration cramps

cramps noun

/kɹæmps/

A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.

"After running the marathon, the runner suffered terrible leg cramps. "

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suspected verb

/səsˈpɛktɪd/

To imagine or suppose (something) to be true, or to exist, without proof.

"to suspect the presence of disease"

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infection noun

/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

The act or process of infecting.

"The infection spread quickly through the classroom after one student got sick. "