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 those with weakened immune systems.
Word Origin
The term 'cytomegalovirus' originates from Greek roots: 'cyto-' meaning 'cell,' 'megalo-' meaning 'large,' and 'virus,' referring to the infectious agent.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Cytomegalovirus is a type of herpesvirus that can cause disease in humans, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems.
Pronounced as 'SY-toh-MEG-uh-loh-VYE-ruhs.' 'SY' as in 'sigh,' 'toh' as in 'toe,' 'MEG' as in 'meg,' 'uh' as in 'uh,' 'loh' as in 'low,' 'VYE' as in 'vie,' and 'ruhs' as in 'rus.'