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POXVIRUS

\pˈɒksva͡ɪɹəs], \pˈɒksva‍ɪɹəs], \p_ˈɒ_k_s_v_aɪ_ɹ_ə_s]\

Definitions of POXVIRUS

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any of a group of viruses that can cause pox diseases in vertebrates

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

any of a group of viruses that can cause pox diseases in vertebrates

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A family of double-stranded DNA viruses infecting mammals (including humans), birds and insects. There are two subfamilies: CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, poxviruses of vertebrates, and ENTOMOPOXVIRINAE, poxviruses of insects.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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