Polyhedrosis

Pronunciation
/pol-ee-HEH-droh-sis/
Category
Disease
Singular
Polyhedrosis
Plural
Polyhedroses

Definition

A virus disease of certain insects characterized by the formation of polyhedral inclusions in the tissues of the infected insect.

Etymology

From Greek 'poly-', meaning 'many', and 'hedra', meaning 'seats' or 'bases'.

Example

Polyhedrosis is a common disease in many species of insects, including caterpillars.

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