paramyxovirus

• Substantivo que designa um vírus da família Paramyxoviridae, grupo que inclui os agentes causadores da caxumba e do sarampo.

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.

   Grupo de vírus

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