Meaning
A small form of the papovavirus that causes tumors in rodents.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From poly- (“many”) + -oma (“tumor”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
polyoma virus
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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