JC virus en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
After the patient, John Cunningham, in whom ZuRhein and Chou identified this virus in 1965 by electron microscopy.
Meanings
- A human double-stranded DNA virus of the species JC polyomavirus, causing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy and other diseases in immunodeficient patients.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| JC viruses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
JCV (dsDNA virus) · John Cunningham virus (dsDNA virus)