adenovirus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any virus of the family Adenoviridae, many of which are responsible for respiratory infections in humans

Pronunciation

/əˈdɛnəʊˌvaɪɹəs/

Word forms

adenovirus adenoviruses

Etymology

From adeno- + virus, after the human adenoid tissue from which it was isolated.

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