Definition of Virus
Virus
vi·rus
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(noun)
A small infectious agent that replicates inside the cells of an organism.
e.g. The doctor warned about the spread of the new virus through contaminated water.
(noun)
a computer file or program that appears to be normal, but will discreetly make copies of itself and when running, will perform destructive processes like destroying data or stealing information;
e.g. My computer has a virus on it, and all my data has been corrupted.
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