noun
- plural of reovirus; a group of RNA viruses that can infect humans and animals, typically causing respiratory and intestinal infections
Usage: medical; virology
Examples
- Reoviruses are commonly found in the respiratory and intestinal tracts of humans.
- Scientists are studying how reoviruses might be used in cancer therapy.
- The laboratory identified several reoviruses in the water samples.
- Reoviruses can cause mild cold-like symptoms in healthy individuals.
- Researchers discovered that reoviruses have double-stranded RNA genomes.
- The patient’s symptoms were consistent with a reovirus infection.