Meaning Of The Word Paramyxovirus

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Paramyxovirus Meaning

Paramyxovirus Definition
Paramyxovirus Definition

What's The Definition Of Paramyxovirus?

paramyxovirus in American English
any of a family (Paramyxoviridae) of RNA viruses, including those causing mumps, measles, and parainfluenza
noun: any of various RNA-containing viruses that are similar to but larger than the myxoviruses, including the viruses that cause mumps, measles, parainfluenza, and Newcastle disease

paramyxovirus in British English
noun: any single-strand RNA virus of the Paramyxoviridae family usually causing acute respiratory disease

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