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- US Pronunciation
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- [mik-suh-vahy-ruh s, mik-suh-vahy-]
- /ˈmɪk səˌvaɪ rəs, ˌmɪk səˈvaɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mik-suh-vahy-ruh s, mik-suh-vahy-]
- /ˈmɪk səˌvaɪ rəs, ˌmɪk səˈvaɪ-/
Definitions of myxovirus word
- noun plural myxovirus any of a group of medium-sized, RNA-containing viruses having a helical envelope, infectious to humans and other animals and a cause of influenza. 1
- noun myxovirus Any of a group of RNA viruses, including the influenza virus. 1
- noun myxovirus any of a group of viruses that cause influenza, mumps, and certain other diseases 0
- noun myxovirus any paramyxovirus or orthomyxovirus: a name for viruses of a former family that is now subdivided into two separate families 0
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Origin of myxovirus
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1950-55; See origin at myxo-, virus
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Parts of speech for Myxovirus
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myxovirus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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