What is the etymolgy of orthomyxoviridae?

The term "Orthomyxoviridae" is derived from Greek and Latin roots. "Ortho" means "correct" or "straight" in Greek, while "myxo" comes from the Greek Word "mukous," meaning "mucus," and refers to the virus's association with respiratory secretions. The suffix "-viridae" is a standard ending in virology that denotes a family of viruses. Together, the name reflects the family of viruses that includes the influenza viruses, which are characterized by their segmented RNA genomes and association with respiratory illnesses.