paramyxovirus

Definition of paramyxovirus
National Cancer Institute

paramyxovirus

(PAYR-uh-MIK-suh-VY-rus)
A type of virus that has hemagglutinin-neuraminidase proteins in the outer coat and RNA as the genetic material. Measles (rubeola) virus, mumps virus, and Newcastle disease virus are paramyxoviruses.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms