Definitions of poliovirus [ˈpoʊ li oʊˌvaɪ rəs, ˌpoʊ li oʊˈvaɪ-]

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Definition of 'poliovirus'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) poliovirus
any of three picornaviruses of the genus Enterovirus, that cause poliomyelitis.

Etymology: (1950–1955)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) poliovirus
the virus causing poliomyelitis

Definition of 'poliovirus'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. poliovirus
A species of ENTEROVIRUS which is the causal agent of POLIOMYELITIS in humans. Three serotypes (strains) exist. Transmission is by the fecal-oral route, pharyngeal secretions, or mechanical vector (flies). Vaccines with both inactivated and live attenuated virus have proven effective in immunizing against the infection.

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