What does "herpesvirus" mean?

Any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.

Herpesvirus

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Noun

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Any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.

Etymology

From herpes + virus.

Related phrases

double stranded herpes simplex

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