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

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

The agency issued its recent advisory in light of data that cases of enterovirus D68 in July and August were higher than the same period in each of the last three years.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 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