oncornavirus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a group of RNA viruses, of the subfamily Oncornvirinae in the family Retroviridae, that cause tumors in various animals and in humans.

Word forms

oncornavirus oncornaviruses

Etymology

From onco- + RNA + virus, following the pattern of picornavirus.

Derived words

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