Meanings
plural CMVs
- abbreviationinitialismmedicineInitialism of cytomegalovirus.
DHPG […] is effective in fighting Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a common virus which, for PWAs, can cause CMV retinitis — a condition which can lead to blindness within weeks.
1989 February 5, Judy Harris, “Untitled image caption”, in Gay Community News, volume 16, number 29, page 3 - abbreviationinitialismagricultureInitialism of cucumber mosaic virus.
- abbreviationinitialismroadInitialism of commercial motor vehicle.
All CMV drivers will now be required to complete a two-part ELP assessment during a roadside inspection, if there is a reasonable concern regarding their ability to communicate safely and effectively in English
2025 May 22, “New English Language Proficiency Requirements for Commercial Vehicle Drivers”, in Georgia Department of Public Safety
- abbreviationReddit slangAbbreviation of r/changemyview.
Sara Gilbert, research director of the Citizens and Technology Lab at Cornell University, claimed the study has harmed CMV itself.
2025 April 28, Kate Travis, “Experiment using AI-generated posts on Reddit draws fire for ethics concerns”, in Retraction Watch
Synonyms & antonyms
nounany of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems
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Cite this entry
CMV. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/CMV
“CMV.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/CMV. Accessed November 2, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “CMV,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/CMV.
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