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cytomegalovirus

/ˌsaɪ.təʊˌmeɡ.ə.ləʊˈvaɪ.rəs/

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noun

/ˌsaɪ.təʊˌmeɡ.ə.ləʊˈvaɪ.rəs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее группу герпесвирусов, вызывающих увеличение эпителиальных клеток и способных приводить к врождённым дефектам, особенно поражая людей с ослабленной иммунной системой.

A noun referring to a group of herpes viruses that cause enlargement of epithelial cells and can lead to birth defects, particularly affecting individuals with compromised immune systems.

  1. Herpes virus typeC1formalmedical

    A type of herpes virus that causes enlargement of infected cells and can lead to serious complications, especially in newborns and people with weakened immune systems.

    ruЦитомегаловирус

    • Cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can remain dormant in the body for years.
    • Pregnant women are often tested for cytomegalovirus to prevent birth defects.
    • Patients with compromised immune systems are at higher risk for cytomegalovirus reactivation.

    Synonymscmv

Forms
  • cytomegaloviruses plural form
  • cytomegaloviruses' possessive plural form
  • cytomegalovirus's possessive singular form