polyomavirus
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noun \ˌpä-lē-ˈō-mə-ˌvī-rəs\Definition of POLYOMAVIRUS
: any virus of a family (Polyomaviridae and especially genus Polyomavirus) of double-stranded DNA viruses that induce tumors in specific mammals
Origin of POLYOMAVIRUS
New Latin polyoma, from poly- + -oma
First Known Use: 1958
poly·oma·vi·rus
noun \ˌpäl-ē-ˈō-mə-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of POLYOMAVIRUS
1
capitalized : the sole genus in a family (Polyomaviridae) of double-stranded DNA viruses that contain a single molecule of DNA, have a capsid composed of 72 capsomers, and induce tumors usually in specific mammals and that include simian virus 40 and the causative agent of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
2
: any of the genus Polyomavirus of double-stranded DNA viruses
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