Adenovirus
Definition
A genus of medium-sized, non-enveloped viruses with an icosahedral structure and a double-stranded DNA genome, responsible for a wide range of infectious diseases in humans and animals. This structural pathogen frequently infects the linings of the respiratory, digestive, and ocular tracts, causing rhinitis, pharyngitis, gastroenteritis, or epidemic conjunctivitis.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Adenovirus
- Adenoviral pathogen
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Masculine noun, regular structural plural variations with standard case declensions. |
| Formation | Neoclassical compound from 'aden-' (referring to adenoid tissue where it was first isolated) and the biological term 'virus'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˌæ.dɪ.noʊ.ˈvaɪ.rəs] |
| Source | Fields Virology and International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses Index |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Medicul a confirmat că acea conjunctivită severă a fost cauzată de un adenovirus luat de la piscină.
EN: The doctor confirmed that the severe conjunctivitis was caused by an adenovirus contracted at the swimming pool.
RO: Datorită structurii sale rezistente, un adenovirus poate supraviețui o perioadă lungă pe suprafețele neinfectate.
EN: Due to its resilient structure, an adenovirus can survive for a long period on uninfected surfaces.
RO: Cercetătorii folosesc un adenovirus modificat genetic ca vector structural pentru transportul genelor în celulele țintă.
EN: Researchers use a genetically modified adenovirus as a structural vector for delivering genes into target cells.
Idioms & Phrases
Infecție cu adenovirus / Adenovirus infection
RO: Boală contagioasă manifestată prin febră, tuse și tulburări digestive, întâlnită frecvent în colectivitățile de copii.
EN: A contagious illness manifested by fever, cough, and digestive disorders, frequently encountered in children's communities.
Vector de tip adenovirus / Adenoviral vector
RO: Instrument biotehnologic obținut prin eliminarea genelor replicative ale virusului, utilizat în terapia genică și vaccinuri.
EN: A biotechnological tool obtained by removing the replicative genes of the virus, used in gene therapy and vaccines.
Capsidă de adenovirus / Adenovirus capsid
RO: Învelișul proteic exterior al virusului, format din hexoni și pentoni, care protejează materialul genetic.
EN: The outer protein shell of the virus, composed of hexons and pentons, which protects the genetic material.
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