birnavirus

Etymology

From bi- + RNA + virus.

birnavirus means any of several viruses, of the family Birnaviridae, that cause infectious disease in fish, notably in farmed salmon, and poultry. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

Any of several viruses, of the family Birnaviridae, that cause infectious disease in fish, notably in farmed salmon, and poultry.