Translingual

Proper noun

Norwalk virus

1. A taxonomic species within the genus Norovirus – the causal agent of winter vomiting virus in humans.

Usage notes

• As the genus Norovirus has only this one species, the genus name is often used instead of the species name.

Hypernyms

• (species): Caliciviridae - family; Norovirus - genus

English

Noun

Norwalk virus ‎(plural Norwalk viruses)

1. (virology) Any of several virus strains in genus Norovirus that cause acute gastrointestinal infection.
2. The disease caused by the virus.

Related terms

• norovirus