Paramyxovirus
/ˌpærəˈmɪksəˌvaɪrəs/noun
A family of viruses that includes several important pathogens in humans and animals.
Did you know?The prefix 'para-' signifies 'beside' or 'beyond', hinting at the virus's ability to evade immune defenses and emerge as a formidable threat.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
para
“beside, alongside”
Ancient Greek
Greek
myxa
“mucus or slime”
20th Century
English
paramyxovirus
“a term coined in virology to classify a group of viruses affecting respiratory systems of hosts.”
20th Century
English
paramyxovirus
“a term coined in virology to classify a group of viruses affecting respiratory systems of hosts.”