arenavirus

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noun

Any of several RNA viruses, of the genus Arenavirus, most of which cause severe diseases transmitted by rodents

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Meanings

nounarenavirus (plural arenaviruses)

plural arenaviruses

  1. Any of several RNA viruses, of the genus Arenavirus, most of which cause severe diseases transmitted by rodents

Origin

From the genus name.

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Translations

Portuguese arenavírus
  • arenavírusany of several RNA viruses of the genus Arenavirus
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APA

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MLA

“arenavirus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arenavirus. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “arenavirus,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arenavirus.

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