enterovirus

[ en-tuh-roh-vahy-ruhs ]

noun

, Pathology.

, plural en·ter·o·vi·rus·es.

1. any of several picornaviruses of the genus Enterovirus, including poliovirus, that infect the human gastrointestinal tract and cause diseases of the nervous system.

enterovirus

/ ˌɛntərəʊˈvaɪrəs /

noun

1. any of a group of viruses that occur in and cause diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

enterovirus

/ ĕn′tə-rō-vī′rəs /

1. Any of various viruses of the genus Enterovirus in the family Picornaviridae, including polioviruses, coxsackieviruses, and echoviruses. Enteroviruses affect the intestinal tract and also cause respiratory, neurologic and other infections.

Other Words From

• enter·o·viral adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of enterovirus¹

First recorded in 1955–60; entero- + virus

Example Sentences

Prince Charles Hospital was under Covid restrictions when Elijah was born, so the newborn was only in contact with staff and his parents, who had no enterovirus symptoms.

From BBC

Cases of severe enterovirus infections with myocarditis, began in June 2022 and involved babies under 28 days old.

From BBC

Advisories about enterovirus D68, or EV-D68, have been issued after the CDC noted more children were being hospitalized for severe respiratory illness.

From Los Angeles Times

Tracking EV-D68 is difficult because most hospitals and doctor’s offices don’t do the kind of testing needed to identify the specific type of enterovirus.

From Los Angeles Times

He perked up in the afternoon and I thought he was getting better; he only had enterovirus which apparently is a really common, mild illness.

From BBC