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herpesvirus
[ hur-peez-vahy-ruhs ]
noun
, plural her·pes·vi·rus·es.
- a DNA-containing virus of the family Herpesviridae, certain members of which cause such diseases in humans as oral and genital herpes, infectious mononucleosis, chickenpox, and shingles.
herpesvirus
/ ˈhɜːpiːzˌvaɪrəs /
noun
- any one of a family of DNA-containing viruses that includes the agents causing herpes, the Epstein-Barr virus, and the cytomegalovirus
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Word History and Origins
Origin of herpesvirus1
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Example Sentences
The virus belongs to the herpesvirus family — a group known for instigating lifelong infections.
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