Simplexvirus

See also: simplexvirus

Translingual

Human alphaherpesvirus 2, formerly called Human herpesvirus 2

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin simplex (“simple”) +‎ -virus.

Proper noun

Simplexvirus

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Herpesviridae – certain herpesviruses.

Hypernyms

• (genus): Duplodnaviria – realm; Heunggongvirae – kingdom; Peploviricota – phylum; Herviviricetes - class; Herpesvirales - order; Herpesviridae - family; Alphaherpesvirinae - subfamily

Hyponyms

• (genus): Human alphaherpesvirus 1 - type species; Human alphaherpesvirus 2 - selected other species

References

• Simplexvirus on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Simplexvirus on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Simplexvirus on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
• Simplexvirus at International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses