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orthomyxovirus
 

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Noun orthomyxovirus has 1 sense
  1. orthomyxovirus - a group of viruses including those causing influenza
    --1 is a kind of     myxovirus

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Orthomyxovirus

Definition: Orthomyxovirus refers to a family of RNA viruses that includes various species responsible for causing influenza in humans and animals.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A virus belonging to the family Orthomyxoviridae.
  2. Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of the Orthomyxoviridae family of viruses.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Noun: The H1N1 orthomyxovirus strain caused a severe flu outbreak last year.
  2. Adjective: Scientists are trying to develop effective vaccines against orthomyxoviral infections.

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