Adenoviruses

/ˌædənəˈvaɪrəsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of adenovirus; multiple types or individual particles of adenovirus.

Etymology

Standard plural form of 'adenovirus', maintaining the Latin-derived singular form with English pluralization.

Kelly Says

The diversity of adenoviruses—over 50 known types—explains why you can catch similar-looking illnesses multiple times in your life; each type provides different immunity, so your body can be fooled by a new strain.

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