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Definition Zika virus in British English

Zika virus noun

[singular] noun
/ˈzi:kə ˌvaɪrəs/
1

a virus spread by some mosquitoes that is generally not serious but can cause severe birth defects. Zika virus is also simply called Zika.

Example

The health authorities are on alert for travellers with Zika virus.

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Definition Zika virus in British English