Double Stranded RNA Viruses (also known as dsRNA Viruses, dsRNA Virus): RNA viruses that have their genetic material encoded in the form of double-stranded RNA.

NIH MeSH · D000086122Organisms

Double Stranded RNA Viruses

Also known asdsRNA Viruses · dsRNA Virus · Virus, dsRNA · Viruses, dsRNA

Definition

RNA viruses that have their genetic material encoded in the form of double-stranded RNA.

MeSH classification

  • B04.820.223

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Common questions about Double Stranded RNA Viruses

What does Double Stranded RNA Viruses mean in medicine?
RNA viruses that have their genetic material encoded in the form of double-stranded RNA. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Double Stranded RNA Viruses known by any other names?
Yes. Double Stranded RNA Viruses is also referred to as dsRNA Viruses, dsRNA Virus, Virus, dsRNA, Viruses, dsRNA in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Double Stranded RNA Viruses sit in the medical classification?
Double Stranded RNA Viruses falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B04.820.223). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000086122) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗