noun
- A group of DNA viruses that commonly cause respiratory infections, eye infections, and gastrointestinal illnesses in humans and animals.
Usage: plural form of adenovirus; medical/scientific term; commonly abbreviated as Ad or AdV
Examples
- Adenoviruses are responsible for many cases of the common cold.
- The doctor explained that adenoviruses can spread through respiratory droplets.
- Several types of adenoviruses cause conjunctivitis, or pink eye.
- Adenoviruses are non-enveloped viruses with a distinctive icosahedral shape.
- Children are frequently infected with adenoviruses during winter months.
- Some adenoviruses have been studied as vectors for gene therapy.