| Pronunciation: | | `adnow'vIrus
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye |
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ADENOVIRUS is a 10 letter word that starts with A. |
| | See Also: | | animal virus, parainfluenza virus |
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A group of viruses that cause respiratory tract and eye infections. Adenoviruses used in gene therapy are altered to carry a specific tumor-fighting gene. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | An icosahedral (20-sided) virus that contains DNA (as opposed to RNA); there are over 40 different adenovirus varieties, some of which cause the common cold. |
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