virology

noun

vi·​rol·​o·​gy vī-ˈrä-lə-jē How to pronounce virology (audio)
: a branch of science that deals with viruses and viral diseases
virological adjective
or virologic
virologically adverb
virologist noun

Examples of virology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Legitimate scientists, such as virology experts uninfected by the conspiratorial fantasy that the virus originated in the lab, are aghast at the suspension of EcoHealth’s funding and the organization’s likely debarment, as well as the Democrats’ supine behavior. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024 In virology speak, the virus is of the Influenza A type, and is called H5N1. Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for virology 

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Word History

Etymology

vir(us) + -o- + -logy

First Known Use

circa 1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of virology was circa 1935

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Cite this Entry

“Virology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virology. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

virology

noun
vi·​rol·​o·​gy vī-ˈräl-ə-jē How to pronounce virology (audio)
: a branch of science concerned with viruses and diseases caused by viruses
virologist noun

Medical Definition

virology

noun
vi·​rol·​o·​gy vī-ˈräl-ə-jē How to pronounce virology (audio)
plural virologies
: a branch of science that deals with viruses

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