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.