coronavirus etymology

Etymology and Origin of the Word "Coronavirus"

The term "coronavirus" originated from the Latin words: * corona (crown) + virus (poison or venom)

The name "coronavirus" was first proposed in 1968 by June Almeida and David Tyrrell to describe a newly discovered virus that had a characteristic crown-like appearance when viewed under an electron microscope. The name reflects the presence of spike proteins on the surface of the virus, which give it the appearance of a crown.

Meaning of "Coronavirus"

• A large class of viruses that belong to the family Coronaviridae
• They can cause a wide range of diseases in humans and animals, including respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections, and neurological diseases
• The most well-known coronaviruses are those that cause the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), and COVID-19

coronavirus relate terms

• corona

  Etymology The word corona is derived from the Latin word corona which means crown

• disease

  Etymology Middle English disease from Old French desese from Latin dis aese not

• macabre

  Etymology Latin macaber Old French macabre Middle French macabre English macabre

• endure

  Etymology Old French endurer Latin indūrāre to harden make firm Proto Indo Euro

• epitome

  Etymology of Epitome The word epitome originates from the Greek word epitome meaning

• Creole

  Etymology The word creole is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word criollo wh

• affinity

  Etymology Latin affinitas meaning relationship by marriage Old French affinité

• haggard

  Etymology Early 17th century probably from dialectal hag to cut hack tire Mea

• minion

  Etymology The word minion is derived from the Old French word mignon meaning darlin

• essence

  Etymology Old French essence Medieval Latin essentia from Latin esse meaning to be

• conservation

  Etymology The word conservation comes from the Latin word conservare which means to