Coronavirus breathalyzer
The Coronavirus Breathalyzer is a medical device used to detect the presence of the Coronavirus in a person's breath.
Pronunciation
Coronavirus Breathalyzer: /kəˈroʊnəˌvaɪrəs ˈbrɛθəˌlaɪzər/
Etymology
The term "Coronavirus Breathalyzer" is a compound noun formed from "Coronavirus", a type of virus so named for the crown-like spikes that protrude from their surfaces, resembling the sun's corona, and "Breathalyzer", a device originally developed to measure alcohol concentration in a person's breath.
Description
The Coronavirus Breathalyzer is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that analyzes a person's breath to detect the presence of the Coronavirus. It works by identifying volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the breath that are indicative of a Coronavirus infection.
Related Terms
- Coronavirus: A type of virus that causes diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, the virus causes respiratory infections.
- Breathalyzer: A device for estimating blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample.
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs): Organic chemicals that have a high vapor pressure at ordinary room temperature.
- Non-invasive: A procedure that does not require incision into the body or the removal of tissue.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coronavirus breathalyzer
- Wikipedia's article - Coronavirus breathalyzer
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