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Definition of parvo

parvo

/ˈpɑːrvoʊ/
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• noun

1

A highly contagious, potentially fatal viral illness in dogs and other animals caused by a parvovirus, characterized by severe vomiting, fever, and bloody diarrhea.

Example

"The veterinarian recommended vaccinating the new puppy immediately to protect it against parvo."

2

Any of a family (Parvoviridae) of very small, linear, single-stranded DNA viruses that infect vertebrates and insects, especially canine parvovirus.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as an informal clipping of 'parvovirus' or 'parvoviral infection', ultimately from the Latin 'parvus' meaning 'small', in reference to the extremely small size of the viral particles.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Parvo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/parvo
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