enterovirus

American  

[en-tuh-roh-vahy-ruhs] / ˌɛn tə roʊˈvaɪ rəs /

noun

Pathology.

plural

enteroviruses

1. any of several picornaviruses of the genus Enterovirus, including poliovirus, that infect the human gastrointestinal tract and cause diseases of the nervous system.

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enterovirus British  

/ ˌɛntərəʊˈvaɪrəs /

noun

1. any of a group of viruses that occur in and cause diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

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enterovirus Scientific  

/ ĕn′tə-rō-vī′rəs /

1. Any of various viruses of the genus Enterovirus in the family Picornaviridae, including polioviruses, coxsackieviruses, and echoviruses. Enteroviruses affect the intestinal tract and also cause respiratory, neurologic and other infections.

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Other Word Forms

• enteroviral adjective

Etymology

Origin of enterovirus

First recorded in 1955–60; entero- + virus

Example Sentences

In the San Francisco Bay Area, officials are also closely monitoring “high” levels in wastewater of a specific kind of cold virus — enterovirus D68, or EV-D68.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

While RSV and influenza have been the predominant viruses, numerous co-conspirators—parainfluenza, human metapneumovirus, rhinovirus, enterovirus, and COVID-19—are also causing havoc.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2022

Health: What parents should know about the latest enterovirus spike.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2022

He perked up in the afternoon and I thought he was getting better; he only had enterovirus which apparently is a really common, mild illness.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2022

It remains unknown why most children who encounter enterovirus have runny noses and upset stomachs while a very small minority suffered severe outcomes.

From Washington Post • May 17, 2022