enterovirus
noun
any of several picornaviruses of the genus Enterovirus, including poliovirus, that infect the human gastrointestinal tract and cause diseases of the nervous system.
enteroviruses
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pluralof enterovirus.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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One of the most promising findings was how similar the mechanism appeared across all seven enteroviruses examined in the study.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
In Los Angeles County, 15% of surveillance-lab-tested specimens are coming back positive for rhinoviruses or enteroviruses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2023
Voroshilova then ran large field trials of vaccines composed of attenuated enteroviruses.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 17, 2022
That's because most adults have developed immunity from previous exposures to enteroviruses.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2022
The researchers even saw evidence of a hidden outbreak: Six patients were infected with genetically identical enteroviruses.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2022
