Noun: cytomegalovirus ,sI-tu,me-gu-low'vI-rus
- Any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects
"Cytomegalovirus infections can be serious in immunocompromised individuals";
- CMV
Derived forms: cytomegaloviruses
Type of: herpes, herpes virus
Encyclopedia: Cytomegalovirus