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herpesvirus

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Any of the family Herpesviridae, double-stranded DNA viruses, many of which are responsible for diseases such as chickenpox, herpes simplex, and shingles, and others affecting animals.

Equivalents

Italianoherpesvirus

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

herpetarium herpetism herpetocetine herpetoculture herpetoculturist herpetofauna

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