coronavirus disease 2019

noun

variants or coronavirus disease
: covid-19
The CDC states that for confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.Rick Karlin
The Illinois Department of Public Health on Monday reported 461 new cases of coronavirus disease statewide …Chris Coates

Word History

First Known Use

2020, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coronavirus disease 2019 was in 2020

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“Coronavirus disease 2019.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronavirus%20disease%202019. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

coronavirus disease 2019

noun
variants or coronavirus disease
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