"reovirus" meaning in English

See reovirus in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: reoviruses [plural]
Etymology: The name "reo-" is an acronym for "respiratory enteric orphan" viruses Head templates: {{en-noun}} reovirus (plural reoviruses)
  1. Any of a group of RNA viruses, of the family Reoviridae, that infect animals and some plants Categories (lifeform): Viruses
    Sense id: en-reovirus-en-noun-cLKg7Dok Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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