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单词 orbivirus
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Orbivirus


Orbivirus

[′ȯrb·ə‚vī·rəs] (virology) A genus in the family Reoviridae that is the causative agent of bluetongue.

Orbivirus


orbivirus

 [or´bĭ-vi″rus] any member of a genus of RNA viruses, some of which have been found to cause disease in areas of the world such as Central Africa and Siberia. Mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies are vectors.

Or·bi·vi·rus

(ōr'bi-vī'rŭs), A genus of viruses of vertebrates (family Reoviridae) that multiply in arthropods, including certain viruses formerly included with the arboviruses. They are antigenically distinct from other groups of viruses and are characterized by an indistinct but rather large outer layer of capsomeres that give the appearance of rings (hence the name). The genus includes, among others, bluetongue virus of sheep and African horse sickness virus. [L. orbis, ring, + virus]

Or·bi·vi·rus

(ōr'bi-vī'rŭs) A genus of viruses of vertebrates that multiply in insects, including human Colorado tick fever virus. [L. orbis, ring, + virus]
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