1. A family of enveloped RNA viruses that cause respiratory and systemic diseases in humans and animals, including measles, mumps, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Usage: technical; medical; plural form of paramyxovirus

Examples

• Paramyxoviruses are responsible for several common childhood illnesses.
• The measles virus is one of the most well-known paramyxoviruses.
• Researchers study paramyxoviruses to develop better vaccines.
• Mumps and respiratory syncytial virus are both paramyxoviruses.
• Paramyxoviruses spread through respiratory droplets in infected individuals.
• The structure of paramyxoviruses includes an outer lipid envelope with spike proteins.