Definition of Ebv

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EBV

Noun
1. the herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis; associated with specific cancers in Africa and China
(synonym) Epstein-Barr virus
(hypernym) herpes, herpes virus

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EBV Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus. A common virus that remains dormant in most people. It has been associated with certain cancers, including Burkitt's lymphoma, immunoblastic lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram)
EBV
The Epstein-Barr virus which can cause infectious mononucleosis ("mono").

Aids Glossary
ebv
abbreviation,  Epstein-Barr virus

epstein-barr virus (ebv¸ human herpes virus 4)
a herpesvirus. EBV infection is common and usually asymptomatic in children, and may cause infectious mononucleosis ("kissing disease") in young adults. EBV lies dormant in the lymph nodes. It is associated with oral hairy leukoplakia, lymphoid interstitial pneumonitis and some types of cancer in people with suppressed immune systems.

Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary
EBV
Epstein-Barr Virus

Labtests Abbreviations KÖRFEZLAB
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus

Glossary of HIV/AIDS-Related Terms
EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS
A herpes-like virus that causes one of the two kinds of mononucleosis (the other is caused by CMV, see). It infects the nose and throat and is contagious. EBV lies dormant in the lymph glands and has been associated with Burkitt's lymphoma and hairy leukoplakia.


EBV Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

ETSI and 3GPP
EBV
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Automotive Acronyms
EBV
Elektronische Bremskraftverteilung
(Electronic Brake distribution)


EBV Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
EBV
EBV may refer to:
  • Epstein-Barr virus, a virus of the herpes family
  • Escuela Bella Vista, an American school located in Maracaibo, Venezuela
  • Eschweiler Bergwerksverein (Eschweiler Coal Mining Company)
  • "En Bedre Verden" "A Better world" society, originally fonded by Joakim Christensen and Lasse Lindquist

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