Definition

A type of virus that has DNA and is linked to the development of tumors in rodents.

Example

Researchers are studying the effects of polyoma on rodent health.

Conversation

Have you heard about the polyoma virus?

Yeah, I read that it's linked to tumors in rodents.

Is it really dangerous for humans, though?

Not usually, but it's always good to be informed about these things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polyoma → It is formed from "poly-" (from Greek "polus", meaning many) and "oma" (from Greek "oma", meaning tumor or mass). The word "polyoma" refers to a type of tumor that arises from many cells or has multiple forms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('poly-') and 'tumor' ('oma') to remember that polyoma refers to a tumor that arises from many cells.

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