NCIt synonyms : Type C Avian Retrovirus; Avian Retrovirus; Retroviruses, Type C, Avian;
NCIt definition : An rna-type retrovirus with a c-type morphology. The viruses have a widespread distribution
and include both exogenous (vertical and horizontal transmission) and endogenous viruses
of chickens and some other birds. Avian Leukosis virus is the type species. Distantly
related endogenous sequences are found in birds and mammals. Virus infections are
associated with malignancies and some other diseases such as wasting, and osteopetrosis.
Many oncogene-containing members of the genus have been isolated.;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping