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What is

EBV

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Pronunciation: /ebv*/

EBV

Definition

A common virus that remains dormant in most people. EBV causes infectious mononucleosis and has been associated with certain cancers, including Burkitt lymphoma, immunoblastic lymphoma, nasopharyngeal cancer, and stomach (gastric) cancer. Also called Epstein-Barr virus.