Epstein-Barr virus
- noun
- /ˈɛpstaɪn bɑr vaɪrəs/
- Specialized
:
virus de Epstein-Barr
- It results from acute infection by the Epstein-Barr virus, a member of the Herpetoviridae family.
- Epstein-Barr virus infection
Examples
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A positive test for the Epstein-Barr virus indicates an active infection, which can result in various symptoms.
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The Epstein-Barr virus is known to be associated with certain types of cancers, particularly in regions like Africa and China.
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Terminal repeat analysis by Southern blot for Epstein-Barr virus was positive.
Academic text (2001) -
This is only the second time an animal virus has been described to have a gene like this; the first is in Epstein-Barr virus, a human herpes virus.
Academic text (1996) -
Other factors associated with this type of lymphoma include Epstein-Barr virus infection, human immunodeficiency virus infection, blood transfusions, and marijuana and cocaine use.
Academic text (2008) -
Infectious mononucleosis (IM) is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and usually has a benign, self-limited clinical course.
Academic text (1995) -
Infectious mononucleosis is primarily caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, which can lead to fatigue and sore throat.
Synonyms
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A virus that causes glandular fever and may be linked to some cancers
Surface Forms
Morphology
Epstein-Barr + virus
The form 'Epstein-Barr + virus' transparently signals to a learner who knows 'virus' that this is a virus named after people, so the basic idea 'a type of virus' is inferable. However, the detailed clinical meaning (that it is a herpesvirus causing infectious mononucleosis and linked to certain cancers) cannot be derived from the proper name alone, so the expression is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Epstein-Barr virus is named after the two scientists Epstein and Barr who first found the tiny germ in cancer samples. So, the name refers to that specific virus that can cause 'mono', a sickness that makes you very tired, and is linked to some cancers.