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reovirus

Pronunciation: /ˈriːə(ʊ)ˌvʌɪrəs/

Definition of reovirus

noun

  • any of a group of RNA viruses that are sometimes associated with respiratory and enteric infection.

Origin:

1950s: from the initial letters of respiratory, enteric, and orphan (referring to a virus not identified with a particular disease) + virus

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