astrovirus
/ˈastrə(ʊ)vʌɪrəs/Virology
noun
Any member of the genus Astrovirus or monotypic family Astroviridae of non-enveloped, single-stranded RNA viruses which cause enteritis in humans (especially children), various other mammals, and birds. Also (in form Astrovirus): the genus itself.
Origin
1970s. From astro- + virus.