orthopoxvirus

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noun

Any of the genus Orthopoxvirus of poxviruses, including smallpox and many species isolated from mammals.

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Meanings

nounorthopoxvirus (plural orthopoxviruses)

plural orthopoxviruses

  1. Any of the genus Orthopoxvirus of poxviruses, including smallpox and many species isolated from mammals.

Origin

From the genus name.

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orthopoxvirus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orthopoxvirus

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Chicago

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