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virology
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Word definitions for virology in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the branch of medical science that studies viruses and viral diseases
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1935, from comb. form of virus + -ology . Related: Virological .
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Virology is a peer-reviewed scientific journal in virology . Established in 1955 by George Hirst , Lindsay Black and Salvador Luria , it is the earliest English-only journal to specialise in the field. The journal covers basic research into viruses affecting ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral diseases.
Usage examples of virology.
CDC as an EIS officer in the late fifties and had become increasingly interested in microbiology and ultimately virology.
From virology to genetics and primate paleobiology, each of the specialties had its own esprit de corps, its own labs, its own pursuits.
Tenure track, start and ran a small virology research lab in New Hampshire.
It was a mistake many more experienced doctors--- unfamiliar with virology--- had made before and would make again, and Lassa usually killed even with the best treatment.