echovirus

noun

any of a group of viruses associated with various diseases including viral meningitis and mild respiratory disorders and diarrhea in newborn infants

Roots

echoecho- · Greek · reflected sound (acronym ECHO)virusvirus- · Latin · poison, virus

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