SARS

noun

ˈsärz 

: a severe respiratory illness that is caused by a coronavirus (species Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related virus of the genus Betacoronavirus), is transmitted especially by contact with infectious material (such as respiratory droplets or body fluids), and is characterized by fever, headache, body aches, a dry cough, hypoxia, and usually pneumonia

called also severe acute respiratory syndrome

see sars-cov

Examples of SARS in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This transmission pathway is well-documented and was likely responsible for the first SARS epidemic. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025

More New Science In addition, Maltzahn talks about creating new enzymes and analyzing things like the ‘tree of life of SARS viruses’ and how that will lead to very profound discoveries. —John Werner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024

During his tenure in public service, Fauci helped guide public policy on HIV/AIDS, SARS, MERS, avian influenza, swine flu, Zika and Ebola. —Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024

In contrast, the CFR of Covid-19 has been estimated to be about 1%, whereas the CFR of the 2002-2004 SARS outbreak was approximately 10%. —Dave Wessner, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024

The decrease is primarily due to lower sales of Sofia SARS Antigen assays and the wind-down of the U.S. donor screening business. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

It can also be used to treat viral hemorrhagic fevers and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). —Addy Bink, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024

In 2003, the SARS threat triggered broad discussions of the risks of overconcentration, the importance of contingency planning, and the value of supply chain diversification. —Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 July 2024

Up to 75 percent of new and emerging infectious diseases, like SARS, mpox, Ebola and likely COVID, are caused by spillovers from animals. —Lawrence O. Gostin, Scientific American, 19 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

severe acute respiratory syndrome

First Known Use

2003, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing SARS

• SARS-CoV-2

Kids Definition

SARS

noun

ˈsärz

: a severe respiratory illness that is caused by a coronavirus, is transmitted especially by contact with infectious material (as respiratory droplets or body fluids), and is characterized by fever, headache, body aches, a dry cough, shortness of breath, and usually pneumonia

Etymology

severe acute respiratory syndrome

Medical Definition

SARS

noun

ˈsärz 

: a severe respiratory illness that is transmitted especially by contact with infectious material (as respiratory droplets or body fluids), is caused by a coronavirus (species Severe acute respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus of the genus Betacoronavirus), and is characterized by fever, headache, body aches, a dry cough, hypoxia, and usually pneumonia

called also severe acute respiratory syndrome

see sars-cov