orthomyxovirus
noun
or·tho·myxo·vi·rus
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Definition of orthomyxovirus
: any of a family (Orthomyxoviridae) of single-stranded RNA viruses that have a spherical or filamentous virion with numerous surface projections of glycoprotein and include the causative agents of influenza
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orthomyxovirus
noun
or·tho·myxo·vi·rus
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Medical Definition of orthomyxovirus
: any of the family Orthomyxoviridae of single-stranded RNA viruses that include the causative agents of influenza in vertebrates — see influenza virus