Omicron variant
See also: omicron variant and Omicron Variant
English
edit This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.
Alternative forms
editNoun
edit- (virology) The highly virulent B.1.1.529 strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.
- Synonyms: omicron, omicron strain, omicron virus, Omicron, Omicron strain, Omicron virus
- Hyponyms: BA.1, BA.2, XE
Hyponyms
edit- Kraken variant (XBB.1.5)
- Omicron BA.1
- Omicron BA.2
- Omicron XE (recombinant form from BA.1 and BA.2)
- Stealth Omicron (BA.2)
- XBB
Coordinate terms
editDerived terms
editTranslations
editstrain of the COVID-19 virus
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Further reading
edit- SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant on Wikipedia.Wikipedia