/kɔːrəˈnaɪrəs/ (koh-ruh-NY-ruh-sis)

Definitions

1. noun

any of a family of RNA viruses that cause respiratory illness and are typically characterized by their crown-like appearance under an electron microscope.

“The new coronavirus strain caused widespread panic in the country.”

2. noun

the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a viral respiratory disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

“The patient was diagnosed with coronavirus and immediately quarantined.”