cytomegalovirus
/ˌsaɪtoʊˌmɛɡəloʊˈvaɪrəs/
noun
- A common virus that usually causes mild or no symptoms in healthy people but can be serious for those with weakened immune systems or for unborn babies.
- Pregnant women are often tested for cytomegalovirus because it can harm the fetus.
- Most people are exposed to cytomegalovirus at some point in their lives.
- The doctor explained that cytomegalovirus can cause fever and fatigue in some patients.