Rotavirus Definition
rōtə-vīrəs
rotaviruses
noun
Any of a genus (Rotavirus) of wheel-shaped reoviruses that cause gastroenteritis, esp. in infants.
Webster's New World
Any of a genus of wheel-shaped reoviruses, including one that causes gastroenteritis, especially in infants and newborn animals.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Rotavirus
Noun
Singular:
rotavirus
Plural:
rotavirusesOrigin of Rotavirus
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New Latin Rotavīrus genus name Latin rota wheel ret- in Indo-European roots virus
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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New Latin Rotavīrus genus name Latin rota wheel ret- in Indo-European roots virus
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
The name rotavirus was first proposed in 1977.
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