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Definition of Flavivirus
1. Noun. Animal viruses belonging to the family Flaviviridae.
Group relationships: Flaviviridae
Specialized synonyms: West Nile Encephalitis Virus, West Nile Virus
Generic synonyms: Animal Virus
Specialized synonyms: West Nile Encephalitis Virus, West Nile Virus
Generic synonyms: Animal Virus
Definition of Flavivirus
1. Noun. Any arbovirus of the genus ''Flavivirus'', many of which are transmitted by ticks or mosquitos ¹
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Medical Definition of Flavivirus
1. A genus of flaviviridae, also known as group b arbovirus, containing several subgroups and species. most are arboviruses transmitted by mosquitoes or ticks. The type species is yellow fever virus. (12 Dec 1998)