Meaning of alphavirus in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈalfəvʌɪrəs/

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1. Noun

   alphavirus

   Etymology

   1970s. From alpha + virus; compare earlier name Arbovirus group A

   Definitions

   1. an arbovirus of the family Togaviridae that can cause a variety of encephalitides in horses