baculovirus

 
Pronunciation: /ˈbakjʊlə(ʊ)ˌvʌɪrəs/

noun

Biology
  • a member of a family of DNA viruses infecting only invertebrate animals. Some have a very specific insect host, and may be used in biological pest control.

Origin:

1980s: from Latin baculum 'rod, stick' + virus