megavirus en · NOUN
Etymology
From mega- + virus.
Meanings
- Certain viruses significantly larger than other known viruses ▸ Any virus of the family Mimiviridae
- Certain viruses significantly larger than other known viruses ▸ Any virus of the proposed family Mimiviridae, genus Megavirus, represented by the newly discovered species Megavirus chilensis
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| megaviruses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |