noun
- a type of DNA virus that can cause tumors in animals and is used in molecular biology research
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- The polyoma virus is commonly used as a vector in genetic engineering experiments.
- Researchers studied how polyoma affects cell division in laboratory mice.
- The polyoma virus family includes several species that infect different mammals.
- Scientists use polyoma viruses to understand cancer development mechanisms.
- The polyoma genome is relatively small compared to other DNA viruses.