coxsackie virus
Definition
- Noun:
- An enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis: A type of virus belonging to the enterovirus genus, which can cause a range of illnesses, most commonly in children, with symptoms similar to polio but typically lacking the paralysis.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The child was diagnosed with an infection caused by the coxsackie virus.
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease is often associated with the coxsackie virus.
Advanced Usage
- "Coxsackievirus serotype": Refers to a specific strain or variant within the coxsackievirus group.
- The outbreak was linked to a particular coxsackievirus serotype.
Variants and Related Words
- Coxsackievirus (n): An alternative spelling, often written as one word.
- Coxsackievirus A16 is a common cause of hand, foot, and mouth disease.
- Enterovirus (n): The broader genus of viruses to which the coxsackie virus belongs.
Synonyms
- Non-polio enterovirus: A general term for enteroviruses other than the poliovirus, which includes coxsackieviruses.
Noun
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enterovirus causing a disease resembling poliomyelitis but without paralysis
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