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"Polyhedrosis" Definition

noun

Any of several diseases of insect larvae, caused by infestation with polyhedral virus particles.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Any of numerous diseases that affect specific insect larvae or decapod crustaceans, that are caused by double-stranded DNA viruses of a family () or by reoviruses of a genus (), and that are characterized by dissolution of tissues and accumulation of virus-containing granules in the resultant fluid.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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