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Poxviruses.
Poxviruses - as a noun
Any of a group of dna viruses, of the family poxviridae, that cause pox diseases in vertebrates
Example Sentences
"Smallpox, caused by the variola virus, is one of the most well-known poxviruses."
"Vaccinia virus, a member of the poxviruses family, is used as a live attenuated vaccine for smallpox."
"The study of poxviruses has greatly contributed to our understanding of viral replication and host-pathogen interactions."
"Genetic analysis of different poxviruses has revealed their evolutionary relationships and origins."
"Vaccines have been developed to protect against certain types of poxviruses."
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