CYTOMEGALOVIRUS

cytomegalovirus, CMV

(noun) any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

cytomegalovirus (plural cytomegaloviruses)

Any of several herpes viruses, of the genus Cytomegalovirus, that attack the salivary glands

Synonyms

• (several herpes viruses): CMV

Source: Wiktionary

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