reovirus

[ ree-oh-vahy-ruh s, ree-oh-vahy- ]
/ ˌri oʊˈvaɪ rəs, ˈri oʊˌvaɪ- /

noun, plural re·o·vi·rus·es.

any large virus of the family Reoviridae, having double-stranded RNA and a polyhedral capsid, including those causing infantile gastroenteritis.

Origin of reovirus

1955–60; r(espiratory) e(nteric) o(rphan) virus; coined by U.S. virologist Albert B. Sabin (born 1906)

Medical definitions for reovirus (1 of 2)

reovirus
[ rē′ō-vīrəs ]

n.

Any member of the genus Reovirus.

Medical definitions for reovirus (2 of 2)

Reovirus

n.

A genus of viruses that contain double-stranded RNA and are associated with various diseases in animals, including human respiratory and gastrointestinal infections.