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polyoma virus

pol·y·o·ma vi·rus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pol-ee-oh-muh]
    • /ˌpɒl iˈoʊ mə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pol-ee-oh-muh]
    • /ˌpɒl iˈoʊ mə/

Definition of polyoma virus words

  • noun polyoma virus a small DNA-containing virus, of the papovavirus group, that can produce a variety of tumors in mice, hamsters, rabbits, and rats. 1
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Origin of polyoma virus

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; poly- + -oma

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Parts of speech for Polyoma virus

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polyoma virus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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