paramyxovirus

Definition / meaning of paramyxovirus

A type of virus that has hemagglutinin-neuraminidase proteins in the outer coat and RNA as the genetic material. Measles (rubeola) virus, mumps virus, and Newcastle disease virus are paramyxoviruses.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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