cytomegalovirus

/ˌsaɪt̬oʊˈmɛgəloʊˌvaɪrəs/
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Definitions of cytomegalovirus
  1. noun
    any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems
    synonyms: CMV
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    type of:
    herpes, herpes virus
    any of the animal viruses that cause painful blisters on the skin
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