Definition

A type of virus that has a long, thin shape and can cause serious diseases like Ebola and Marburg fever.

Example

The outbreak of filovirus infections raised concerns among health officials.

Conversation

Did you hear about the latest outbreak of filovirus in some regions?

Yeah, it's really concerning how quickly it spreads.

I know, right? It's scary to think about how dangerous filoviruses can be.

Absolutely, we need to stay informed and cautious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Filovirus → It is formed from "filum" (from Latin, meaning thread) and "virus" (from Latin, meaning poison or slimy liquid). The word "filovirus" refers to a virus that has a thread-like shape.

Memory Tip

Imagine a virus that looks like a 'thread' ('filum') and is a type of 'poison' ('virus') — that's why filovirus describes this thread-like virus.

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