coronavirus
noun
any of various RNA-containing spherical viruses of the family Coronaviridae, including several that cause acute respiratory illnesses.
coronaviruses
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pluralof coronavirus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The virus responsible for the disease, SARS-CoV-2, is closely related to coronaviruses found in bats.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 24, 2026
In the case of a global pandemic “where the whole population gets infected, basically you have a denominator of 7 billion people,” said Dr. Stanley Perlman, a University of Iowa microbiologist who studies coronaviruses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
The vaccine was engineered to work on all coronaviruses which would include all Covid variants and viruses that infect animals, but could start the next pandemic.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
With three doses, the mice remained protected from SARS-CoV-2 and other coronaviruses for at least three months.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 23, 2026
A recent study in the journal Nature solves part of that mystery by breaking down exactly how bats can live specifically with coronaviruses and not show symptoms.
From Salon ● Jan. 30, 2025
