Nuclear polyhedrosis virus
- Pronunciation
- /noo-klee-ar poh-lih-HEH-droh-sis vahy-ruhs/
- Category
- Virus
- Singular
- Nuclear polyhedrosis virus
- Plural
- Nuclear polyhedrosis viruses
Definition
A viral disease of insects, primarily the larvae of certain Lepidoptera and Hymenoptera, characterized by the formation of polyhedral inclusion bodies (polyhedra) in the nuclei of infected cells.
Etymology
From Greek 'nucleus', meaning 'nucleus', and 'polyhedrosis', referring to the formation of polyhedral inclusion bodies.
Example
Nuclear polyhedrosis virus infection can cause significant mortality in insect populations.
Related Terms
- Baculovirus
- Polyhedrosis
- Insect pathogenicity
Usage Notes
Nuclear polyhedrosis virus is a type of baculovirus and is often referred to by its abbreviated form, NPV.