corona virus

Infectious respiratory illness

Coronavirus is a family of viruses that cause respiratory infections, named for the crown-like spikes on their surface.

The term became ubiquitous during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in 2020, when coronavirus and the coronavirus typically referred to SARS-CoV-2 specifically: Schools closed because of coronavirus.

Usually spelled as one word.

Related

nurse · quarantine · symptoms · fever · spike protein · coronapocalypse · doctor · essential workers · ventilator shortage · zoonotic · breath · lockdown · stay home · travel ban · cough · herd immunity · superspreader · N95

Opposites
pathogen type

corona virusbacteria

Nucleus-free single-celled organisms

bacterial infection · bacterium · fungus · fungal infection · parasite

health state

corona virushealth

Condition of body, mind

wellness · immunity · good health · disease-free · robust health

biological effect

corona virusprobiotic

Healthful live microorganism supplement

beneficial bacteria · vaccine · antibody · cure · antiviral

Family

coronavirus, coronaviruses

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G