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parvo

American  
[pahr-voh] / ˈpɑr voʊ /

noun

  • parvos
    plural
  1. parvovirus.


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Origin of parvo

By shortening

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The necropsy revealed the “momma dog” was infected with parvo, she said.

From Seattle Times Apr. 8, 2024

During last year’s heavily rainy monsoon season, South Indian veterinarians saw an uptick in parvo cases, largely due to street dogs coming in contact with contaminated water.

From Slate Feb. 25, 2022

When she rescues a stray, Unruh vaccinates the dog for distemper and parvo and treats it for worms.

From Washington Times May 12, 2018

He believes in vaccinating against rabies, distemper and parvo — and dosing according to weight to produce a protective antibody in the dog.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2017

It is an encyclopaedia, a poem, a biography, a history, a prophecy, a directory, a time-table, a romance, a cook book, a guide, a horoscope, an art critic, a political resume, a multum in parvo.

From Remarks by Bill Nye

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