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reoviruses

  • plural
    of reovirus.
    reovirus
    noun
    any large virus of the family Reoviridae, having double-stranded RNA and a polyhedral capsid, including those causing infantile gastroenteritis.

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Why reoviruses affect only cancer cells is not entirely understood.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2012

It is hoped reoviruses can be used to treat cancer, but there were fears they would not work if the immune system could wipe them out.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2012

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