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English
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Noun
Omicron variant (uncountable)
- (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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strain of the COVID-19 virus
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