reoviridae
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Definition
Noun: - A family of viruses characterized by a double-stranded RNA genome and a non-enveloped, icosahedral capsid. These viruses can infect a wide range of hosts, including vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants. The name is derived from "respiratory enteric orphan viruses," as many were initially not associated with specific diseases.
Usage
- The term is used in virology and medicine to classify a specific taxonomic family of viruses.
- It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- Rotavirus, a major cause of gastroenteritis in children, belongs to the family Reoviridae.
- The study focused on the replication cycle of viruses within the Reoviridae.
- General Context:
- Several important pathogens are classified under Reoviridae.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Classification: In scientific literature, the term is used to discuss evolutionary relationships, structural biology, and pathogenic mechanisms common to this virus family.
- Phylogenetic analysis confirmed the new isolate's placement in the Reoviridae.
Variants and Related Words
- Reovirus (n): A common name for any virus belonging to the family. Often used more loosely to refer to its members.
- The reovirus was isolated from the patient's stool sample.
- Arbovirus (n): An arthropod-borne virus. Many, but not all, viruses in are arboviruses.
- Some Reoviridae are considered arboviruses because they are transmitted by ticks or mosquitoes.
Synonyms
- None direct: As a proper noun referring to a specific taxonomic family, there are no true synonyms. In informal contexts, "reovirus family" may be used for clarity.
Related Phrases
- Double-stranded RNA virus: A descriptive phrase highlighting the defining genetic material of .
- Non-enveloped virus: A descriptive phrase highlighting a key structural feature of this virus family.
Noun
- a family of arboviruses carried by arthropods