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   overwintering
   Persistence of an infectious agent in its vector for extended periods, such as the cooler winter months, during which the vector has no opportunity to be reinfected or to infect another host. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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   overwintering
   (from the article `dormancy`) Insects may overwinter as egg, larva, nymph, pupa, or adult; because they can stand very low temperatures, few of these forms die if the winter ... Viruses often overwinter in biennial and perennial crops and weeds (plants that overwinter by means of roots and produce s...
   Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/o/42
   
   
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   overwintering
   Type: Term Pronunciation: ō′vĕr-win′tĕr-ing Definitions: 1. Persistence of an infectious agent in its vector for extended periods, such as the cooler winter months, during which the vector has no opportunity to be reinfected or to infect another host.
   Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=64093
   
   

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