filoviridae

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Noun filoviridae has 1 sense

Filoviridae - a family of threadlike RNA viruses that cause diseases in humans and nonhuman primates (monkeys and chimpanzees)
--₁ is a kind of family
--₁ has member: Ebola virus; Marburg virus

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Filoviridae

Definition: Filoviridae is a family of viruses that includes Ebola virus and Marburg virus. These viruses are responsible for causing severe and often fatal diseases in humans and other primates.

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Noun:

Scientists are currently studying the Filoviridae family to better understand the transmission and behavior of Ebola virus.
One of the most well-known members of the Filoviridae family is the deadly Ebola virus.
The Filoviridae family of viruses is characterized by their thread-like appearance under an electron microscope.

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