Adenovirus

Pronunciation: /ˌædəˈnoʊvaɪrəs/

Definitions of adenovirus

noun a type of virus that can cause respiratory, intestinal, and eye infections in humans

Example Sentences

A1 An adenovirus is a type of virus that can cause respiratory infections.

A2 Doctors are studying the effects of adenovirus on the human body.

B1 Vaccines are being developed to protect against adenovirus infections.

B2 Researchers are investigating the genetic makeup of adenovirus strains.

C1 Adenovirus vectors are commonly used in gene therapy research.

C2 The adenovirus outbreak was quickly contained by public health officials.

Examples of adenovirus in a Sentence

formal Adenovirus is a type of virus that can cause respiratory infections in humans.

informal My doctor said I have adenovirus, but it should go away on its own with rest.

slang I heard that adenovirus is going around at school, so make sure to wash your hands frequently.

figurative Just like an adenovirus spreading through a population, gossip can quickly infect a community.

Grammatical Forms of adenovirus

• plural: adenoviruses
• comparative: more adenoviral
• superlative: most adenoviral
• present tense: adenoverts
• future tense: will adenoviruses
• perfect tense: have adenoviruses
• continuous tense: are adenovirusing
• singular: adenovirus
• positive degree: adenovirus
• infinitive: to adenovirus
• gerund: adenovirusing
• participle: adenovirused

Origin and Evolution of adenovirus

First Known Use: 1956 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'adenovirus' is derived from the Greek word 'aden' meaning gland and 'virus' meaning poison or slimy liquid.

Evolution of the word: The term 'adenovirus' was first used in 1956 to describe a group of viruses that infect the respiratory tract, eyes, and intestines in humans and animals. Over time, the term has become widely recognized in the field of virology to specifically refer to this group of viruses.