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Virus
Disease Agent![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
A 'virus' in medical terms specifically refers to the cause of an illness, not just any germ. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/Si4FEtY7BFERFbq5px33GpjXkU.webp)
Non-Physical Spread![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Virus' suggests transmission from one person to another, often without direct contact. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/sy7NNpGAn7jzCH96UN9YYIyIo.webp)
Serious Tone![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Using 'virus' in conversation usually implies a serious concern, not a minor ailment. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/FjNlG4qS2sK8Fn6vPRZ1Wi51sgo.webp)