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Cytomegalovirus (Noun)

Meaning

Any of a group of herpes viruses that enlarge epithelial cells and can cause birth defects; can affect humans with impaired immunological systems.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • A healthy individual may not exhibit symptoms of cytomegalovirus, but it can be life-threatening for those with weakened immune systems.
  • The pregnant woman's doctor warned her about the risks of cytomegalovirus and the potential complications for her unborn child.
  • In individuals with compromised immune systems, such as transplant recipients, cytomegalovirus is a significant cause of illness and death.
  • Cytomegalovirus infections are typically most severe in newborns and people who have received organ or bone marrow transplants.
  • Researchers found that patients with HIV were more susceptible to contracting and experiencing severe symptoms of cytomegalovirus due to their weakened immune systems.

Synonyms

  • CMV

Hypernyms

  • Herpes Virus
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