adenovirus

[ ad-n-oh-vahy-ruhs ]

noun

, plural ad·e·no·vi·rus·es.

1. any of a group of DNA viruses that cause eye and respiratory diseases.

adenovirus

/ ˌædɪnəʊˈvaɪrəs /

noun

1. any of a group of viruses that can cause upper respiratory diseases in man Compare enterovirus myxovirus

adenovirus

/ ăd′n-ō-vī′rəs /

1. Any of a group of DNA-containing viruses of the family Adenoviridae that commonly cause conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, and respiratory infections such as colds, bronchitis, and pneumonia in humans.

Other Words From

• ade·no·viral adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of adenovirus¹

First recorded in 1955–60; adeno- + virus

Example Sentences

In addition, it is hoped that non-human adenovirus will be safer than adenovirus.

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The adenovirus he received was simply a vector, bringing a missing gene to his cell.

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Herpes virus, adenovirus and many others have been studied against a wide variety of cancers; many trials are ongoing.

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Instead of using a retrovirus (as Japanese scientists had done) that can cause cancer, they are using an adenovirus which is safe.

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