"vector-borne" meaning in English

See vector-borne in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: vectorborne [alternative], vector borne [alternative]
Etymology: From vector + borne. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|vector|borne}} vector + borne Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} vector-borne (not comparable)
  1. (of a disease or disease agent) Transmitted by a vector, such as mosquitos. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-vector-borne-en-adj-NmSV6aZ1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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