orthomyxovirus
/ˌɔrθoʊˈmɪksoʊˌvaɪrəs/
noun
- A type of virus that causes influenza (the flu) in humans and animals.
- Scientists study orthomyxoviruses to develop better vaccines each year.
- The orthomyxovirus family includes the viruses responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks.
- Birds can carry orthomyxoviruses that sometimes spread to humans.