lentivirus

lentivirus means any of a group of retroviruses, of the genus Lentivirus, which have long incubation periods. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

Etymology

From the genus name.

noun

Any of a group of retroviruses, of the genus Lentivirus, which have long incubation periods.

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