virology
noun
vi·rol·o·gy
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Definition of virology
: a branch of science that deals with viruses and viral diseases
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Other Words from virology
virological
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or virologic \ ˌvī-rə-ˈlä-jik
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adjective
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or virologic \ ˌvī-rə-ˈlä-jik
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adjective
virologically
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adverb
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adverb
virologist
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noun
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noun
Examples of virology in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Of the two, Dr. Brown provides the better overview of the subject, weaving history and contemporary virology and clinical practice together. — William F. Bynum, WSJ, "‘Pandemic 1918’ and ‘Influenza’ Review: Fire, Ice or Virus?," 4 Jan. 2019 Photo: Toya Jordan Sarno/Bloomberg News Dr. Fauci aims to assemble a dream team of scientists with different areas of expertise—such as virology, immunology and drug development—to work together on a universal vaccine. — WSJ, "New Ideas to Fight the Flu," 20 Nov. 2018 Godforsaken The Spanish flu’s global toll comes from the Stanford University human virology website. — WSJ, "Archangel Endnotes," 9 Nov. 2018 In 2014, both Tupelo and Baylor successfully battled the virus with help of the program, championed by Paul Ling, an associate professor in Baylor's department of molecular virology and microbiology. — Jennifer Radcliffe, Houston Chronicle, "Houston Zoo welcomes 345-pound elephant calf born on Father's Day," 17 June 2018 Damian Purcell, PhD, the head of the molecular virology laboratory at The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity at The University of Melbourne, told Healthline. — Elizabeth Pratt, Fox News, "Race to find cure for rare virus that can cause leukemia," 25 May 2018 The medical specialty of virology began with the Spanish flu. — Katie V. Jones, Howard County Times, "Curiosity drives greater understanding of The Great War," 3 May 2018 Together, the team picks apart the latest news in virology and discusses big-name viruses, such as Zika, HIV and influenza. — Erin Blakemore, Washington Post, "Viruses have a big impact on our lives, and this podcast gives them their due," 7 Mar. 2018 Miyashiro was now living in student housing in the Bronx with his wife, a graduate student in virology at Einstein College. — Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, "How 88rising Is Making a Place for Asians in Hip-Hop," 14 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'virology.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for virology
virology
noun
English Language Learners Definition of virology
medical
: the study of viruses and the diseases they cause
See the full definition for virology in the English Language Learners Dictionary
virology
noun
vi·rol·o·gy
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plural virologies
Medical Definition of virology
: a branch of science that deals with viruses