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Virus
A tiny organism that multiplies within cells and causes disease such as chickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis and hepatitis. Viruses are not affected by antibiotics, the drugs used to kill bacteria.
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- Part of Speech: noun
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- Industry/Domain: Health care; Pharmaceutical
- Category: Vaccines
- Company: U.S. CDC
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