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1. (n.) parvovirus
a contagious, often fatal viral disease of dogs, characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, and a high fever.
2. parvovirus
any of several small, DNA-containing viruses of the family Parvoviridae, esp. the virus causing parvovirus disease in dogs and distemper in cats.
Etymology: (1960–65; < L parv(us) small + -o - +virus)
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1. (noun) parvovirus, parvo
any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease
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1. parvovirus
A genus of the family PARVOVIRIDAE, subfamily PARVOVIRINAE, infecting a variety of vertebrates including humans. Parvoviruses are responsible for a number of important diseases but also can be non-pathogenic in certain hosts. The type species is MINUTE VIRUS OF MICE.
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