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reovirus

(rē′ō vī′rəs)

noun

any of a family (Reoviridae) of RNA viruses, including the rotaviruses, that infect various plants and animals

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noun pl. re·o·vi·rus·es

Any of a group of viruses that contain double-stranded RNA and are associated with various diseases in animals, including human respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.

Origin:

Origin: r(espiratory)

Origin: + e(nteric)

Origin: + o(rphan)

Origin: + virus

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