Noun: paramyxovirus ,pe-ru'mik-su,vI-rus [N. Amer], ,pa-ru'mik-su,vI-rus [Brit]
- A group of viruses including those causing mumps and measles
"The recent resurgence of measles is due to decreased vaccination against this paramyxovirus"
Derived forms: paramyxoviruses
Type of: myxovirus
Encyclopedia: Paramyxovirus