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adenovirus
[ ad-n-oh-vahy-ruhs ]
noun
, plural ad·e·no·vi·rus·es.
- any of a group of DNA viruses that cause eye and respiratory diseases.
adenovirus
/ ˌædɪnəʊˈvaɪrəs /
noun
- any of a group of viruses that can cause upper respiratory diseases in man Compare enterovirus myxovirus
adenovirus
/ ăd′n-ō-vī′rəs /
- Any of a group of DNA-containing viruses of the family Adenoviridae that commonly cause conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, and respiratory infections such as colds, bronchitis, and pneumonia in humans.
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- ade·no·viral adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of adenovirus1
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Example Sentences
In addition, it is hoped that non-human adenovirus will be safer than adenovirus.
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The adenovirus he received was simply a vector, bringing a missing gene to his cell.
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Herpes virus, adenovirus and many others have been studied against a wide variety of cancers; many trials are ongoing.
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Instead of using a retrovirus (as Japanese scientists had done) that can cause cancer, they are using an adenovirus which is safe.
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