poxvirus
noun
pox·vi·rus
ˈpäks-ˌvī-rəs 
: any of a family (Poxviridae) of brick-shaped or ovoid double-stranded DNA viruses that have a surface lipoprotein membrane covered with tubular or globular structures and that include the vaccinia virus and the causative agents of cowpox, myxomatosis of rabbits, and smallpox
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The Company intends to obtain a license for poxviruses and/or enteroviruses if the initial research is successful.
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Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
This 1980 transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology exhibited by three poxvirus, molluscum contagiosum virions.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 24 Aug. 2023
Much of Moss’ work over the years has focused on studying poxvirus’ transmission, spread, and evasion of immune responses.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 31 May 2023
For more than half a century, scientist Bernard Moss has been commanding the attention of peers interested in prying biological secrets from poxviruses and other microbiological targets.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 22 June 2023
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Kansas City Star, 24 June 2024
This 1980 transmission electron microscopic (TEM) image revealed some of the ultrastructural morphology exhibited by three poxvirus, molluscum contagiosum virions.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 24 Aug. 2023
Much of Moss’ work over the years has focused on studying poxvirus’ transmission, spread, and evasion of immune responses.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 31 May 2023
For more than half a century, scientist Bernard Moss has been commanding the attention of peers interested in prying biological secrets from poxviruses and other microbiological targets.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 22 June 2023
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poxvirus
noun
pox·vi·rus
ˈpäks-ˌvī-rəs
: any of the family Poxviridae of brick-shaped or ovoid double-stranded DNA viruses
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