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Noun: paramyxovirus  ,pe-ru'mik-su,vI-rus [N. Amer], ,pa-ru'mik-su,vI-rus [Brit]
  1. A group of viruses including those causing mumps and measles

Derived forms: paramyxoviruses

Type of: myxovirus

Encyclopedia: Paramyxovirus