Epstein-Barr virus

Definitions of Epstein-Barr virus
  1. noun
    the herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis; associated with specific cancers in Africa and China
    synonyms: EBV
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    type of:
    herpes, herpes virus
    any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
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