Entomopoxvirus

Pronunciation
/en-tom-o-POX-vir-us/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Entomopoxvirus
Plural
Entomopoxviruses

Definition

A genus of viruses that infect a variety of insects, causing disease and often characterized by pox-like lesions.

Etymology

From Greek 'entomo-' meaning 'insect' and 'pox' referring to the disease.

Example

Entomopoxvirus infections are often characterized by a localized, pox-like lesion.

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