Word: adenoviruses
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
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Definition: Plural of adenovirus; any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
Morphemes:
Affix: adenoid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: One of two folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium. They are found in the roof and posterior wall of the nasopharynx at the back of the throat behind the uvula. They may obstruct normal breathing and make speech difficult when swollen, a condition often called adenitis.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: grc
Language: grc
Decoded: grc
PoS: Symbol
Meaning: the ISO 639-3 code for Ancient Greek, Classical Greek, Koine Greek, Byzantine Greek (to 1453)
Affix: virus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A disease caused by such an infectious agent; a viral illness.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vīrus
Language: la
Decoded: virus
Meaning: poison, slime, venom
Affix: -es
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the regular plural of nouns