On·co·vir·i·nae ( ng k -vîr  -n )n. A subfamily of retroviruses that contain single-stranded RNA and produce tumors in birds and mammals. |
Oncovirinae
[ong′kōvir′inē]
a subfamily of ribonucleic acid viruses, including types A, B, C, and D genera of oncoviruses. They are classified on the basis of morphology and type of host. Also called oncornaviruses. See also oncovirus.
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