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• Substantivo que designa qualquer um dos herpesvírus do grupo que aumentam as células epiteliais e podem causar defeitos congênitos, afetando especialmente pessoas com o sistema imunológico debilitado.

A noun referring to any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects, particularly affecting humans with impaired immunological systems.

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1. CytomegalovirusC1formalmedical

   A type of herpes virus that infects and enlarges epithelial cells; can cause birth defects and is particularly dangerous for people with weakened immune systems.

   Citomegalovírus

   • CMV is a common virus that can remain dormant in the body for years.
   • Pregnant women are often tested for CMV because it can harm the fetus.
   • Patients with compromised immune systems are at higher risk for severe CMV infection.

   Sinônimoscytomegalovirus