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orthomyxovirus

/ˌɔːr.θəˌmɪk.səˈvaɪ.rəs/

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noun

/ˌɔːr.θəˌmɪk.səˈvaɪ.rəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее семейство вирусов, к которому относятся возбудители гриппа.

A noun referring to a family of viruses that includes those responsible for causing influenza.

  1. Influenza virus familyC1formalmedical

    A family of RNA viruses that cause influenza (the flu) in humans and animals.

    ruСемейство вирусов гриппа

    • Orthomyxoviruses are responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks.
    • The study focused on the genetic mutation of orthomyxoviruses.
    • Vaccines are developed annually to combat new strains of orthomyxoviruses.
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  • orthomyxovirus's possessive singular form