noun
- A virus belonging to a family of RNA viruses that cause respiratory and other infectious diseases in humans and animals, including measles, mumps, and respiratory syncytial virus.
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- Measles is caused by a paramyxovirus that spreads through respiratory droplets.
- The paramyxovirus family includes several important human pathogens.
- Mumps, another paramyxovirus infection, can be prevented by vaccination.
- Respiratory syncytial virus is a paramyxovirus commonly found in young children.
- Scientists study paramyxoviruses to develop better antiviral treatments.