reovirus

reovirus definition - medical

re·o·vi·rus (rēˌō-vīˈrəs)

noun
Any member of the genus Reovirus.
Reovirus definition - medical

Reovirus

noun
A genus of viruses that contain double-stranded RNA and are associated with various diseases in animals, including human respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.

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