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Togaviridae

noun plural

To·​ga·​vi·​ri·​dae ˌto-gə-ˈvir-ə-ˌdē How to pronounce Togaviridae (audio)
: a family of single-stranded RNA viruses that have a spherical virion about 70 nanometers in diameter and that include the causative agents of chikungunya and the three forms of equine encephalitis see alphavirus

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“Togaviridae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Togaviridae. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.

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