virus

Definition

  • noun: an extremely small living thing that causes a disease and that spreads from one person or animal to another
  • noun: the causative agent of an infectious disease
  • synonyms: venom, poison

Examples

  • I think I have the 'virus' that's going around this winter.

  • The software checks your hard drive for 'viruses'.

  • the AIDS 'virus' = the 'virus' that causes AIDS

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - This is viral. Antibiotics... Light sensitivity is a symptom of other infections. Haemophilus influenzae, for example, causes bacterial meningitis. Bacterial? Not the virus? Mm-mm. We need to get this fever down. Here. What's her temperature now? - . - It wasn't a false positive. - She is immune. (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8
  • (..) meet you, Dr. Railly. The containment protocols you pioneered... Excuse me, Lieutenant Foster. Forgive me, but I was hoping I could see some of your recent data on the virus. and don't forget your booties, 'cause it's cold out there! Well, it's cold out there every day. What is this, Miami? Get it? (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8