Synonyms for Virus

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Definition

A virus is a microscopic organism that can cause infections and spread diseases.

Synonyms & similar words

computervirus infection disease germ bug microbe pathogen contagion plague sickness illness malady ailment microorganism bacillus bacterium fungus parasite toxin poison

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