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Paramyxovirus

Definition:

A paramyxovirus is a type of RNA virus that belongs to the family Paramyxoviridae. It includes several species of viruses that infect humans and animals, causing various diseases and illnesses.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun:

In the field of virology, paramyxovirus refers to a group of enveloped viruses characterized by a non-segmented negative-sense single-stranded RNA genome.

2. Noun (Medical):

Paramyxoviruses can cause respiratory infections such as measles and mumps in humans, as well as diseases affecting other parts of the body like the central nervous system.

3. Noun (Veterinary):

Paramyxoviruses also affect animals, with specific strains causing illnesses in livestock, including respiratory diseases in cattle and Newcastle disease in birds.

4. Adjective:

The term "paramyxoviral" can be used to describe anything related to or caused by paramyxoviruses.

Sample Sentences:

• Noun:

The paramyxovirus is known for its ability to rapidly spread and cause pandemics.

• Noun (Medical):

The paramyxovirus outbreak in the city led to a surge in hospital admissions.

• Noun (Veterinary):

Vaccination against paramyxoviruses is crucial for preventing respiratory diseases in livestock.

• Adjective:

The paramyxoviral infection affected the neurological system of the patient.

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