A subfamily of viruses (family Retroviridae) that includes the foamy viruses (agents) of primates and other mammals; in common with other retroviruses, they possess RNA-dependent DNA polymerases (reverse transcriptase). ... Origin: L. Spuma, foam ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: spū′mă-vir′i-nē Definitions: 1. Formerly a subfamily of viruses (family Retroviridae) that includes the foamy viruses (agents) of primates and other mammals; they are now placed in the genus Spumavirus. In common with other retroviruses, they possess RNA-dependent DNA polymerases (reverse transcr...
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