Meaning of alphavirus in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

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