birnavirus

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noun

Any of several viruses, of the family Birnaviridae, that cause infectious disease in fish, notably in farmed salmon, and poultry.

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Meanings

nounbirnavirus (plural birnaviruses)

plural birnaviruses

  1. Any of several viruses, of the family Birnaviridae, that cause infectious disease in fish, notably in farmed salmon, and poultry.

Origin

From bi- + RNA + virus.

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APA

birnavirus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/birnavirus

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“birnavirus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/birnavirus. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “birnavirus,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/birnavirus.

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