Meanings
plural canine distemper viruses
- A single-stranded RNA virus, the viral agent that causes canine distemper, of the genus Morbillivirus, a member of the family Paramyxoviridae.
Synonyms: CDV
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA single-stranded RNA virus, the viral agent that causes canine distemper, of the genus Morbillivirus, a member of the family Paramyxoviridae.
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canine distemper virus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/canine%20distemper%20virus
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