herpesvirus

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noun
Definitions
  • Any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.

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Compound from English herpes + English virus.

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virus

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