herpesvirus
herpesvirus · herpesviruses
Any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are…Any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.
Origin
From herpes + virus.From herpes + virus.
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Forms
plural: herpesviruses| Singular | herpesvirus |
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