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RNA virus
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RNA virus
n.
Any of a group of viruses whose nucleic acid core is composed of RNA, including the retroviruses and picornaviruses.

RNA virus
A virus whose genome is composed of RNA. Retroviruses are RNA viruses. Compare DNA virus.


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