Meaning of the word cytomegalovirus in English
What does cytomegalovirus mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cytomegalovirus
US /ˌsaɪ.t̬oʊˈmeɡ.ə.ləˌvaɪ.rəs/
UK /ˌsaɪ.təʊˈmeɡ.ə.ləˌvaɪ.rəs/
Noun
a common virus that is a member of the herpes family. It can cause serious disease in people with weakened immune systems and in babies infected before birth.
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The patient was diagnosed with cytomegalovirus infection.
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Pregnant women are advised to take precautions against cytomegalovirus.
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