reovirus
/ˈriːoʊˌvaɪrəs/
noun
- A type of virus that can cause mild respiratory or digestive infections in humans and animals.
- Most reovirus infections are not serious and go away on their own.
- The doctor explained that a reovirus might be responsible for the child's mild stomach upset.
- Scientists are studying how the reovirus interacts with the immune system.