poxvirus

noun

Meaning

Any of a group of DNA viruses, of the family Poxviridae, that cause pox diseases in vertebrates

Etymology / origin

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Related words

orthopoxvirus(English)poxvirion(English)cowpox virus(English)fowlpox(English)yatapoxvirus(English)poxvector(English)podovirus(English)leporipoxvirus(English)

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Sources

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