herpesvirus en · NOUN
Etymology
From herpes + virus.
Meanings
- Any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| herpesviruses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
herpesviral · antiherpesvirus · gammaherpesvirus
Hyponyms
varicella zoster virus · Epstein-Barr virus · herpes simplex virus