Definition of Arenavirus

1. Noun. Animal viruses belonging to the family Arenaviridae.

Specialized synonyms: Junin Virus, Lassa Virus, Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus, Machupo Virus
Group relationships: Arenaviridae
Generic synonyms: Animal Virus

Medical Definition of Arenavirus

1. The only genus in the family arenaviridae. It contains two groups lcm-lassa complex viruses and tacaribe complex viruses, which are distinguished by antigenic relationships and geographic distribution. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arenavirus

arenaceous
arenaceous rock
Arenaria
Arenaria-Melanocephala
Arenaria caroliniana
Arenaria groenlandica
Arenaria interpres
Arenaria peploides
Arenaria serpyllifolia
Arenaria stricta
arenas
arenation
Arenaviridae
Arenaviridae
arenavirus (current term)
arenavirus (current term)
arena theater
Arendt
arene
arenes
arenga
Arenga
Arenga pinnata
arenicolite
arenicolous
arenite
arenites
arenose
arenous
areocentric

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