poxvirus

pox·vi·rus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poks-vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈpɒksˌvaɪ rəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poks-vahy-ruh s]
- /ˈpɒksˌvaɪ rəs/

Definitions of poxvirus word

noun plural poxvirus any of a group of large, brick-shaped DNA-containing viruses that infect humans and other animals, including the viruses of smallpox and various other poxes. 1
noun poxvirus any of the viruses responsible for pox diseases 0
noun poxvirus any of a family (Poxviridae) of very large, complex DNA viruses affecting skin tissue, including those causing smallpox, cowpox, etc. 0

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Origin of poxvirus

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; pox + virus

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Parts of speech for Poxvirus

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adverb

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poxvirus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

poxvirus usage trend in Literature

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