flavivirus

fla·vi·vi·rus

noun

pl. fla·vi·vi·rus·es

Any of a genus of RNA viruses that are transmitted by insects and ticks, including the viruses that cause yellow fever, dengue, and various types of encephalitis.

Origin of flavivirus

flav(o)- ( because the virus causing yellow fever is the type species of the genus ) virus

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flavivirus - Medical Definition

pl. flaviviruses

Any of a genus of RNA viruses that are transmitted by insects and ticks, including the viruses that cause yellow fever, dengue, and various types of encephalitis.

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