Definition
oncovirus
noun
- A virus that causes or is capable of causing cancer in animals or humans.
Usage: technical; biology/medicine
Examples
- Researchers studied how the oncovirus integrates into the host cell's DNA.
- Some oncoviruses are transmitted through bodily fluids.
- The oncovirus was identified as a major risk factor in the development of the disease.
- Scientists are working to develop vaccines against certain oncoviruses.
- The oncovirus belongs to a family of retroviruses known for their carcinogenic properties.