Definition
parvoviruses
noun
- Plural of parvovirus; small DNA viruses that infect animals and humans, causing various diseases.
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- Parvoviruses are among the smallest known DNA viruses.
- Dogs can contract parvovirus, which causes severe gastrointestinal illness; vaccination protects against these parvoviruses.
- Researchers study parvoviruses to understand viral replication mechanisms.
- Human parvovirus B19 is one of the most common parvoviruses affecting people worldwide.
- Veterinarians screen puppies for parvoviruses during routine health examinations.