Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Pertaining to or of the nature of a syncytium.

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  • adjective biology Of or pertaining to a syncytium.

Etymologies

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From syncyti(um) +‎ -al.

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  • More than 200 known viruses and other pathogens can cause the suite of symptoms known as “influenza-like illness”; respiratory syncytial virus, bocavirus, coronavirus, and rhinovirus are just a few of the bugs that can make a person feel rotten.

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  • More than 200 known viruses and other pathogens can cause the suite of symptoms known as “influenza-like illness”; respiratory syncytial virus, bocavirus, coronavirus, and rhinovirus are just a few of the bugs that can make a person feel rotten.

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  • Upon this admission, Aban is placed in a double room with an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus, a particularly nasty cause of the common cold.

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  • The halt in development by AstraZeneca PLC of its most advanced follow-up compound for respiratory syncytial virus infection, or RSV, might spur interest in a handful of earlier-stage projects.

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  • Upon this admission, Aban is placed in a double room with an infant who has respiratory syncytial virus, a particularly nasty cause of the common cold.

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  • Ways to Prevent RSV in Young BabiesRSV (respiratory syncytial virus) is a somewhat dangerous condition for young babies.

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