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Definition of metapneumovirus

metapneumovirus

/ˌmɛtəˌnuːmoʊˈvaɪrəs/
met · a · pneu · mo · vi · rus
Plural:metapneumoviruses
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• noun

1

An RNA virus belonging to the family Pneumoviridae that causes upper and lower respiratory tract infections, primarily affecting young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

Word Nuance & Usage

In clinical contexts, it is almost always specified as human metapneumovirus (hMPV) to differentiate it from avian strains.

• Rhymes for metapneumovirus

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined following its discovery in 2001, from the Greek prefix 'meta-' (after, beyond), 'pneumo-' (lung), and the Latin 'virus' (poison), reflecting its relation to other respiratory viruses.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Metapneumovirus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/metapneumovirus
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