Cytomegalovirus

See also: cytomegalovirus

Translingual

Etymology

New Latin, from English cyto- (cell) +‎ Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas, big, megalo-) +‎ -virus.

Pronunciation

  • English:
    • (US) IPA(key): /ˌsaɪ.toʊˈmɛ.ɡə.loʊˌvaɪ.ɹəs/

Proper noun

Cytomegalovirus n

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Herpesviridae – the cytomegaloviruses; certain herpesviruses.

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Derived terms

  • CMV (abbreviation)

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