parvo

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par·vo

(pär′vō)

n. pl. par·vos

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parvo

(ˈpɑːvəʊ)

(Veterinary Science) informal an abbreviation of parvovirus

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par•vo•vi•rus

(ˈpɑr voʊˌvaɪ rəs)

n., pl. -rus•es.

1. a contagious, often fatal viral disease of dogs, characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, and a high fever.

2. any of several small, DNA-containing viruses of the family Parvoviridae, esp. the virus causing parvovirus disease in dogs and distemper in cats.

[1960–65; < Latin parv(us) small + -o- + virus]

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parvo - any of a group of viruses containing DNA in an icosahedral protein shell and causing disease in dogs and cattle; not known to be associated with any human disease

parvovirus

animal virus - an animal pathogen that is a virus

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He was like one of those unreasoning but still highly useful, multum in parvo, Sheffield contrivances, assuming the exterior -- though a little swelled --of a common pocket knife; but containing, not only blades of various sizes, but also screw-drivers, cork-screws, tweezers, awls, pens, rulers, nail-filers, counter-sinkers.

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Rutland's motto, Multum in Parvo, much in little, describes this independent county admirably.

Rutland proves small is beautiful

Naturally, this engenders a multum in parvo view of the extant material.

Musick Fyne: Robert Carver and the Art of Music in Sixteenth Century Scotland

Still usually associated with the later nineteenth century, this was already available from slop stores, frock shops like that run by Hogarth's sisters and all-purpose outfitting emporia like Allin's Multum in Parvo Warehouse in Birmingham well before the end of the eighteenth.

Fashion's Favourite: The Cotton Trade and the Consumer in Britain, 1660-1800

Take for instance, the pug, referred to as multum in parvo, meaning 'a lot of dog in a small space.' This charismatic small dog has the makings of a 'perfect' pet, since it doesn't require long walks in the park, generally likes to be around people, and wants to stick close to its owners.

Pugs and bulldogs are cute-but they need extra care

Parvo in Utah: A veterinarian in Utah reports seeing unusual parvovirus in puppies.

HAPPENING NOW

Four days after taking the tiny dog home, Phoebe died in her arms after hours in agony suffering from deadly parvo.

Heartbroken plea to avoid puppy farms

She added: "It was touch and go for both these puppies who would have likely contracted parvo before their owners even bought them.

Warning over deadly virus

"It is a poor prognosis for puppies who get parvo as their chances of survival are only around 50-50."

Dog owners warned of virus outbreak

THOUSANDS of dog owners say it's 'too expensive' to vaccinate their pets against deadly diseases like the 'puppy killer' parvo.

Pet owners say: We can't afford protection from puppy killer

He isolated canine parvo virus from diarrhoeic dogs, first time in India and received Dr.