Pronunciation of 'Herpesviridae'
The word 'Herpesviridae' refers to a family of viruses known for causing diseases in humans and animals. It is pronounced as 'hɜːrpiːzˈvɪrɪdiː' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'Herpesviridae' originates from the Greek word 'herpein,' meaning 'to creep,' referring to the creeping nature of the skin lesions caused by herpes viruses. The suffix '-viridae' is Latin, used in taxonomy to denote a family of viruses.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A family of viruses that includes herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster virus, Epstein-Barr virus, and others, responsible for various diseases in humans and animals.
Pronounced as 'HER-peez-VIR-i-dee.' 'Her' as in 'her,' 'pees' as in 'peace,' 'vir' as in 'veer,' and 'i-dee' with stress on the second syllable.