adenovirus

noun, plural ad·e·no·vi·rus·es.

1. any of a group of DNA viruses that cause eye and respiratory diseases.

noun

1. any of a group of viruses that can cause upper respiratory diseases in manCompare enterovirus, myxovirus

n.

1. Any of the viruses of the family Adenoviridae.adenoidal-pharyngeal-conjunctival virus

1. Any of a group of DNA-containing viruses of the family Adenoviridae that commonly cause conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, and respiratory infections such as colds, bronchitis, and pneumonia in humans.