Definitions for orthomyxovirusˌɔr θəˈmɪk səˌvaɪ rəs, -ˌmɪk səˈvaɪ-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
or•tho•myx•o•vi•rusˌɔr θəˈmɪk səˌvaɪ rəs, -ˌmɪk səˈvaɪ-(n.)(pl.)-rus•es.
any of several RNA-containing viruses, family Orthomyxoviridae, that are spherical or oval and have an envelope: includes viruses that cause influenza.
Category: Microbiology
Ref: Also called myxovirus. 0
Princeton's WordNet
orthomyxovirus(noun)
a group of viruses including those causing influenza
Wiktionary
orthomyxovirus(Noun)
Any RNA virus of Orthomyxoviridae family characterised by having two long glycoprotein spikes.
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