paramyxovirus

• Substantiv, das eine Gruppe von Viren bezeichnet, zu denen die Erreger von Mumps und Masern gehören.

A noun referring to a group of viruses that includes the causative agents of mumps and measles.

1. Group of virusesC1formalmedical

   A family of viruses that includes the causative agents of mumps, measles, and other respiratory infections.

   Gruppe von Viren

   • The paramyxovirus family includes the measles and mumps viruses.
   • Researchers are studying paramyxoviruses to develop better vaccines.
   • Paramyxovirus infections often spread through respiratory droplets.