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Virus

usgb/ˈvaɪrəs/Volume
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Disease Agent

A 'virus' in medical terms specifically refers to the cause of an illness, not just any germ.

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Doctors identified the virus responsible for the outbreak.
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Non-Physical Spread

'Virus' suggests transmission from one person to another, often without direct contact.

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She was worried about how quickly the virus was spreading through the air.
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Serious Tone

Using 'virus' in conversation usually implies a serious concern, not a minor ailment.

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Since the virus can be fatal, everyone was advised to get vaccinated.
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