Omicron variant

English

This English term is a hot word. Its inclusion on Wiktionary is provisional.

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Omicron variant (uncountable)

  1. (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

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  • deltacron
  • Omicron BA.1
  • Omicron BA.2
  • Omicron XE
  • Stealth Omicron

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