oncornavirus

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noun

Any of a group of RNA viruses, of the subfamily Oncornvirinae in the family Retroviridae, that cause tumors in various animals and in humans.

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Meanings

nounoncornavirus (plural oncornaviruses)

plural oncornaviruses

  1. Any of a group of RNA viruses, of the subfamily Oncornvirinae in the family Retroviridae, that cause tumors in various animals and in humans.

Origin

From onco- + RNA + virus, following the pattern of picornavirus.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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