Definition

Noun: 1. A member of a genus of viruses within the family Rhabdoviridae: A vesiculovirus is a type of enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus. The most well-known member of this genus is the vesicular stomatitis virus (VSV), which primarily infects animals such as horses, cattle, and pigs. 2. An animal virus that causes vesicular stomatitis: This virus is characterized by causing a disease marked by the formation of blisters (vesicles) and ulcers in the mouth, on the tongue, on the lips, and on the feet of cloven-hooved animals.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The vesiculovirus was isolated from the infected livestock.
  • Research on the vesiculovirus genome has advanced our understanding of viral replication.
  • Vesicular stomatitis, caused by a vesiculovirus, is a significant concern for the livestock industry.

Advanced Usage

• As a model system: In scientific research, the vesiculovirus, particularly VSV, is often used as a model system to study fundamental virology, neurotropism, and for the development of viral vectors for vaccines and gene therapy.
  • The vesiculovirus's simple structure makes it an excellent model for studying viral entry into cells.

Variants and Related Words

• Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV) (n): The prototypical and most studied species within the vesiculovirus genus.
  • The outbreak was confirmed to be caused by the Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV).
• Rhabdovirus (n): The family of viruses to which the vesiculovirus genus belongs.
  • Rabies virus is another important member of the Rhabdovirus family, distinct from the vesiculovirus.

Synonyms

• VSV (Vesicular Stomatitis Virus): This is the specific name for the primary virus within the genus, often used interchangeably in a non-taxonomic context.
  • The symptoms are consistent with a VSV infection.

Related Terms and Context

• Vesicular Stomatitis (n): The disease syndrome caused by the vesiculovirus.
  • The primary clinical sign of vesicular stomatitis is excessive salivation due to mouth ulcers.
• Animal virus (n): A broad category describing viruses that infect animals, which includes the vesiculovirus.
  • Veterinarians are trained to diagnose various animal viruses, including the vesiculovirus.

Noun

1. an animal virus that causes vesicular stomatitis