adenovirus

/ˈædnoʊˌvaɪrəs/
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Other forms: adenoviruses

Definitions of adenovirus
  1. noun
    any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
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    types:
    parainfluenza virus
    a virus that causes upper respiratory infection (including the common cold and bronchiolitis); most often in children
    type of:
    animal virus
    an animal pathogen that is a virus
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