myxovirus

myx·o·vi·rus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mik-suh-vahy-ruh s, mik-suh-vahy-]
- /ˈmɪk səˌvaɪ rəs, ˌmɪk səˈvaɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mik-suh-vahy-ruh s, mik-suh-vahy-]
- /ˈmɪk səˌvaɪ rəs, ˌmɪk səˈvaɪ-/

Definitions of myxovirus word

noun plural myxovirus any of a group of medium-sized, RNA-containing viruses having a helical envelope, infectious to humans and other animals and a cause of influenza. 1
noun myxovirus Any of a group of RNA viruses, including the influenza virus. 1
noun myxovirus any of a group of viruses that cause influenza, mumps, and certain other diseases 0
noun myxovirus any paramyxovirus or orthomyxovirus: a name for viruses of a former family that is now subdivided into two separate families 0

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Origin of myxovirus

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1950-55; See origin at myxo-, virus

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myxovirus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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