paramyxovirus

• Sustantivo que designa un grupo de virus que incluye los agentes causantes de las paperas y del sarampión.

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.

   Paramixovirus

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