myxovirus

American

[mik-suh-vahy-ruhs, mik-suh-vahy-] / ˈmɪk səˌvaɪ rəs, ˌmɪk səˈvaɪ- /

noun

any of a group of medium-sized, RNA-containing viruses having a helical envelope, infectious to humans and other animals and a cause of influenza.

myxovirus British

/ ˈmɪksəʊˌvaɪərəs /

noun

any of a group of viruses that cause influenza, mumps, and certain other diseases

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noun

myxoviruses

plural

Etymology

Origin of myxovirus

From New Latin, dating back to 1950–55; see origin at myxo-, virus

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