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virus
ˈvʌɪrəs Listen
Meanings
noun
  • an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host.
    E.g. the hepatitis B virus
  • a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.

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