adenovirus
noun
any of a group of DNA viruses that cause eye and respiratory diseases.
adenoviruses
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pluralof adenovirus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The scientists were examining the DNA of a group of viruses called adenoviruses, which cause the common cold.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 13, 2023
Infectious disease experts have noted that other respiratory illnesses, such as rhinoviruses and adenoviruses, are also circulating.
From New York Times ● Dec. 16, 2022
Untangling such interference hasn’t been easy given the number of respiratory viruses—coronaviruses, rhinoviruses, adenoviruses, RSV, and influenza are just among the best known—and the many infections that escape notice.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 17, 2022
In fact, adenoviruses are so common that researchers aren’t sure what to make of their presence in these cases.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2022
If the leading theories are correct, adenoviruses are exceptionally common, and the CDC estimates that 75 percent of children have already contracted the coronavirus.
From Washington Post ● May 17, 2022
