Epstein-Barr virus

Definition of Epstein-Barr virus

Epstein-Barr virus

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

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms