# henipavirus

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any member of the virus genus Henipavirus.

## Etymology
Blend of Hendra virus + Nipah virus which became the name of their genus.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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