English-Russian translations for virus

Definition of virus

  • A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism
  • A disease caused by these organisms
  • Venom, as produced by a poisonous animal etc
  • A type of malware which can covertly transmit itself between computers via networks or removable storage such as disks, often causing damage to systems and data; also computer virus

Examples

  • He caught a virus and had to stay home from school

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