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virology

What is another word for virology? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — The branch of microbiology that studies viruses and the diseases they cause.

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molecular virology virology research a virology lab clinical virology

It is a scientific term, common in medicine and research.

Etymology

The word is formed in English from viro- and -logy.

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Frequently asked questions

What is virology?
Virology is the science of viruses and the illnesses they cause, and it is part of microbiology.
What is a virologist?
A virologist is a scientist who studies viruses and the diseases they cause.
How do you pronounce virology?
It is pronounced vy-ROL-uh-jee, with the stress on the second syllable.

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