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parvovirus

par·vo·vi·rus [ prvō vrəss ] (plural par·vo·vi·rus·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. single-stranded DNA virus: any one of a group of viruses that have a single strand of DNA, especially those causing disease in mammals

2. viral disease of dogs: a contagious disease of dogs caused by a parvovirus and marked by fever, loss of appetite, and diarrhea

[Mid-20th century. < Latin parvus "small"]
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