TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

feline calicivirus [1 record]

Record 1 2004-07-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
OBS

A disease-causing virus [in the family Caliciviridae] affecting cats.

CONT

feline calicivirus infection: a common cause of upper respiratory disease and ulcerative glossitis in cats. Affected cats show varying degrees of ocular and nasal discharge, coughing and sneezing. Pneumonia sometimes occurs, mainly in young or debilitated cats. ... Feline calcivirus has also been associated with FELINE urological syndrome, but its role in that disorder remains unclear.

Key term(s)
  • caliciviridae
  • calicivirus

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades de los animales
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: