poxvirus

Etymology

From pox + virus.

poxvirus means any of a group of DNA viruses, of the family Poxviridae, that cause pox diseases in vertebrates. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

Any of a group of DNA viruses, of the family Poxviridae, that cause pox diseases in vertebrates