any of a group of herpesviruses that cause enlargement of the epithelial cells, esp. of the salivary glands: associated with pneumonia and with abnormalities in newborn infants
Origin of cytomegalovirus
cyto- + megalo- + viruscytomegalovirus
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cytomegalovirus
noun
Abbr. CMVAny of a group of herpesviruses that attack and enlarge epithelial cells. Such viruses also cause a disease of infants characterized by circulatory dysfunction and microcephaly.
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Any of a group of herpes viruses of the genus Cytomegalovirus that cause enlargement and abnormal structures in the cell nucleus (known as nuclear inclusions) in infected cells. Although the virus usually causes minor or no symptoms in normal adults, it is a common cause of opportunistic infections in immunosuppressed patients and can cause life-threatening congenital infections.
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Noun
(plural cytomegaloviruses)
Origin
From the genus name.
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cytomegalovirus - Medical Definition
n. Abbr. CMV
Any of a group of herpesviruses that attack and enlarge epithelial cells. Such viruses also cause a disease of infants characterized by circulatory dysfunction and microcephaly.
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