enterovirus
/ˈɛntəroʊˌvaɪrəs/
noun
- A type of virus that infects the intestines and can cause illnesses such as colds, sore throat, and more serious diseases like polio.
- The doctor said the child's fever was caused by an enterovirus.
- Enteroviruses are common in summer and fall, especially among young children.
- Scientists are studying how enteroviruses spread through contaminated water.