Epstein-Barr virus
noun
Ep·stein-Barr virus
ˌep-ˌstīn-ˈbär- 
: a herpesvirus (species Human herpesvirus 4 of the genus Lymphocryptovirus) that causes infectious mononucleosis and is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma
—abbreviation EBV
Examples of Epstein-Barr virus in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Other risk factors that contributed to cancer cases at a lesser degree include eating red and processed meat; low consumption of fruits and vegetables; and infections with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and human papillomavirus (HPV), according to researchers.
—
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
The study also cited cancer risk from infections such as hepatitis B, Epstein-Barr virus, HIV, human papillomavirus and Kaposi sarcoma herpes virus.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Like Hodgkin lymphoma, a prior Epstein-Barr virus infection increases your risk.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
One potential explanation is that both lupus and certain lymphoproliferative disorders have been linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 13 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for Epstein-Barr virus 
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
The study also cited cancer risk from infections such as hepatitis B, Epstein-Barr virus, HIV, human papillomavirus and Kaposi sarcoma herpes virus.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Like Hodgkin lymphoma, a prior Epstein-Barr virus infection increases your risk.
—Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
One potential explanation is that both lupus and certain lymphoproliferative disorders have been linked to the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 13 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for Epstein-Barr virus
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'Epstein-Barr virus.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near Epstein-Barr virus
Cite this Entry
“Epstein-Barr virus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Epstein-Barr%20virus. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
Epstein-Barr virus
noun
Ep·stein-Barr virus
ˌep-ˌstīn-ˌbär-
: a herpesvirus (species Human herpesvirus 4 of the genus Lymphocryptovirus) that causes infectious mononucleosis and is associated with Burkitt's lymphoma and nasopharyngeal carcinoma
—abbreviation EBV
called also EB virus
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share