Pronunciation of 'Cytomegalovirus'
Cytomegalovirus is pronounced as /ˌsaɪtoʊˌmɛɡəloʊˈvaɪrəs/ in English (en-US). It refers to a type of herpesvirus that can cause disease in humans, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems.
Word Origin
The word 'cytomegalovirus' originates from Greek roots: 'cyto-' meaning 'cell', 'megalo-' meaning 'large', and 'virus', referring to its nature as a viral pathogen.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A type of herpesvirus that can cause disease in humans, especially in individuals with weakened immune systems.
Pronounced as 'SY-toh-MEG-uh-loh-VY-rus'. 'SY' as in 'sigh', 'toh' as in 'toe', 'MEG' as in 'meg', 'uh' as in 'uh', 'loh' as in 'low', 'VY' as in 'vie', and 'rus' as in 'rus'.