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morbilliviruses

/ˌmɔːrbɪlɪˈvaɪrəsɪz/

Meanings
noun
Any of the genus Morbillivirus of viruses.

Examples :

"Scientists are working to develop more effective vaccines against morbilliviruses like measles. "
virus medicine microorganism disease biology

Related Words

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develop verb

/dɛˈvɛ.ləp/ /dɪˈvɛ.ləp/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"The students are developing their understanding of fractions in math class. "

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genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

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vaccines noun

/ˈvæksiːnz/ /vækˈsiːnz/

A substance given to stimulate the body's production of antibodies and provide immunity against a disease without causing the disease itself in the treatment, prepared from the agent that causes the disease (or a related, also effective, but safer disease), or a synthetic substitute.

"Doctors recommend that children receive vaccines to protect them from serious illnesses. "

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against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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effective noun

/əˈfɛktɪv/

A soldier fit for duty

"The new recruit was a strong and effective soldier, ready for basic training. "

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viruses noun

/ˈvaɪɹəsɪz/

A submicroscopic, non-cellular structure consisting of a core of DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat, that requires a living host cell to replicate, and often causes disease in the host organism.

""Washing your hands often can help prevent the spread of viruses, which can make you sick." "

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measles noun

/ˈmiːzəlz/

Rubeola, an acute highly contagious disease, often of childhood, caused by Measles virus, of genus Morbillivirus, featuring a spreading red skin rash, fever, runny nose, cough and red eyes

"My younger brother got measles last month, and now he's recovering at home. "

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like noun

/laɪk/

(usually in the plural) Something that a person likes (prefers).

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

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morbillivirus noun

/ˌmɔːrbɪˈlɪvaɪrəs/

Any of the genus Morbillivirus of viruses.

"Measles is caused by a type of morbillivirus. "

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working noun

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/

(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "

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more adverb

/ˈmɔː/ /ˈmɔɹ/

To a greater degree or extent.

"I could no more climb that than fly!"